US Bridges

Artesia Road over Gilmer Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T18N R16E B · Structure no. SA4400000000053

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artesia Road over Gilmer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Artesia Road over Gilmer Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesArtesia Road
CrossesGilmer Creek
LocationSec 14 T18N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 1706
Coordinates33.42961, -88.59122
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Artesia Road over Gilmer Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artesia Road over Gilmer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Artesia Road over Gilmer Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Artesia Road over Gilmer Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Artesia Road over Gilmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.