US Bridges

Farve Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4N R16W · Structure no. SA3700000000103

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farve Road over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Farve Road over Mill Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 120 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarve Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 9 T 4N R16W
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates31.32167, -89.61012
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farve Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farve Road over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Farve Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Farve Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Farve Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.