US Bridges

Riverdale Rd. over Riverdale Creek

Fair

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T23N R 5E B · Structure no. SA2200000000066

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverdale Rd. over Riverdale Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverdale Rd. over Riverdale Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRiverdale Rd.
CrossesRiverdale Creek
LocationSec 30 T23N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 84
Coordinates33.83833, -89.81572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic360 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverdale Rd. over Riverdale Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverdale Rd. over Riverdale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Riverdale Rd. over Riverdale Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Riverdale Rd. over Riverdale Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Riverdale Rd. over Riverdale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.