Papermill Rd. 256 over Riverdale Creek
FairGrenada County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T23N R 5E · Structure no. SA2200000000067
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Papermill Rd. 256 over Riverdale Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Papermill Rd. 256 over Riverdale Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2034. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Papermill Rd. 256 over Riverdale Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Papermill Rd. 256 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 Papermill Rd. 256 over Riverdale Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Papermill Rd. 256 over Riverdale Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Papermill Rd. 256 over Riverdale Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.