US Bridges

Dry Grove Road over Elda Hill Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 4N R 2W B · Structure no. SA2500000000078

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Grove Road over Elda Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Grove Road over Elda Hill Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDry Grove Road
CrossesElda Hill Creek
LocationSec 31 T 4N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.14166, -90.43781
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic555 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Dry Grove Road over Elda Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Grove Road over Elda Hill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Grove Road over Elda Hill Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dry Grove Road over Elda Hill Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Grove Road over Elda Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.