US Bridges

Anderson Grove RD over Howard Creek

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T16S R17W B · Structure no. SA4400000000014

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Grove RD over Howard Creek is a concrete slab carrying Anderson Grove RD over Howard Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAnderson Grove RD
CrossesHoward Creek
LocationSec 32 T16S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates33.62364, -88.34392
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$935,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson Grove RD over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson Grove RD over Howard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson Grove RD over Howard Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Grove RD over Howard Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Grove RD over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.