US Bridges

Fawn Grove Road over Unnamed Creek

FairPosted for load

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 9S R 8E B · Structure no. SA2900000000138

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fawn Grove Road over Unnamed Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fawn Grove Road over Unnamed Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFawn Grove Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 30 T 9S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 252
Coordinates34.26547, -88.50953
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2021)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fawn Grove Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fawn Grove Road over Unnamed 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fawn Grove Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fawn Grove Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fawn Grove Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.