US Bridges

Salem Ch Days Inn over Howard Creek

Fair

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T22N R 4E · Structure no. SA2200000000094

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Ch Days Inn over Howard Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Salem Ch Days Inn over Howard Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSalem Ch Days Inn
CrossesHoward Creek
LocationSec 10 T22N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates33.77951, -89.86057
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Ch Days Inn over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Ch Days Inn over Howard 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 Salem Ch Days Inn over Howard Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Salem Ch Days Inn over Howard Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Ch Days Inn over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.