US Bridges

Pgrove-Sville RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 9N R10W B · Structure no. SA3400000000159

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pgrove-Sville RD over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pgrove-Sville RD over Dry Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPgrove-Sville RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 8 T 9N R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 249
Coordinates31.768, -89.02178
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pgrove-Sville RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pgrove-Sville RD over Dry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pgrove-Sville RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pgrove-Sville RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pgrove-Sville RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.