US Bridges

Clear Creek Road over Early Grove Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 2S R 2W B · Structure no. SA4700000000020

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Creek Road over Early Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clear Creek Road over Early Grove Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Creek Road
CrossesEarly Grove Creek
LocationSec 2 T 2S R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.93791, -89.37969
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2021)
Projected traffic930 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Creek Road over Early Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Creek Road over Early Grove 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Clear Creek Road over Early Grove Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clear Creek Road over Early Grove Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Creek Road over Early Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.