US Bridges

Forrest Grove Ch over Halls Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 6N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000035

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Grove Ch over Halls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrest Grove Ch over Halls Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesForrest Grove Ch
CrossesHalls Creek
LocationSec 23 T 6N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates31.47448, -90.16819
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Forrest Grove Ch over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Grove Ch over Halls 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 Forrest Grove Ch over Halls Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Forrest Grove Ch over Halls Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest Grove Ch over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.