Prairie School RD over Gilmer Creek Fork
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T18N R17E · Structure no. SA4400000000073
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie School RD over Gilmer Creek Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying Prairie School RD over Gilmer Creek Fork in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie School RD over Gilmer Creek Fork built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairie School RD over Gilmer Creek Fork 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Prairie School RD over Gilmer Creek Fork carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Prairie School RD over Gilmer Creek Fork?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie School RD over Gilmer Creek Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.