US Bridges

Frazier Grove over Penders Creek

Fair

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 9N R15E · Structure no. SA3500000000015

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frazier Grove over Penders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frazier Grove over Penders Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFrazier Grove
CrossesPenders Creek
LocationSec 29 T 9N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates32.59341, -88.79324
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frazier Grove over Penders Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frazier Grove over Penders 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 Frazier Grove over Penders Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Frazier Grove over Penders Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Frazier Grove over Penders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.