US Bridges

Gluckstadt Road over Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · SEC_20_T 8N_R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000198

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gluckstadt Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gluckstadt Road over Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,900 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGluckstadt Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSEC_20_T 8N_R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 6989
Coordinates32.51694, -90.10728
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Gluckstadt Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gluckstadt Road over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gluckstadt Road over Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gluckstadt Road over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Gluckstadt Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.