US Bridges

Shady Grove RD SE over Tributary Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 5N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4300000000046

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grove RD SE over Tributary Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shady Grove RD SE over Tributary Little Creek in Lincoln 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesShady Grove RD SE
CrossesTributary Little Creek
LocationSec 14 T 5N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 340
Coordinates31.39998, -90.36501
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic300 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 Shady Grove RD SE over Tributary Little Creek built?

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

What condition is Shady Grove RD SE over Tributary Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Shady Grove RD SE over Tributary Little Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shady Grove RD SE over Tributary Little Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Grove RD SE over Tributary Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.