US Bridges

Greenhill Road over Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 6N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000143

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenhill Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Greenhill Road over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenhill Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 4 T 6N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 1005
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.39904, -88.46423
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans200
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
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$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenhill Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenhill Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Greenhill Road over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Greenhill Road over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Greenhill Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.