US Bridges

Shady Grove Road over Little Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 5N R 8E · Structure no. SA4300000000058

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grove Road over Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Shady Grove Road over Little Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShady Grove Road
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationSec 36 T 5N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates31.35213, -90.3506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Grove Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Grove Road over Little 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Shady Grove Road over Little Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shady Grove Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Grove Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.