US Bridges

Mattox Springs Rd. over Greenwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T10S R 8E · Structure no. SA2900000000097

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mattox Springs Rd. over Greenwood Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mattox Springs Rd. over Greenwood Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMattox Springs Rd.
CrossesGreenwood Creek
LocationSec 19 T10S R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 239
Coordinates34.192, -88.49844
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mattox Springs Rd. over Greenwood Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mattox Springs Rd. over Greenwood 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mattox Springs Rd. over Greenwood Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mattox Springs Rd. over Greenwood Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mattox Springs Rd. over Greenwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.