Mt. Gilead Road over Gum Creek
PoorPosted for loadItawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 8S R10E B · Structure no. SA2900000000037
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 440 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt. Gilead Road over Gum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Gilead Road over Gum Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 48 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt. Gilead Road over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Mt. Gilead Road over Gum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Mt. Gilead Road over Gum Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mt. Gilead Road over Gum Creek?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mt. Gilead Road over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.