US Bridges

Frazier Grove over Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 9N R15E · Structure no. SA3500000000016

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frazier Grove over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frazier Grove over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFrazier Grove
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 30 T 9N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates32.59395, -88.79542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic165 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$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frazier Grove over Creek built?

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

What condition is Frazier Grove over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Frazier Grove over Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Frazier Grove over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Frazier Grove over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.