French Road over Barrow Crk
FairMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 2S R 4W · Structure no. SA4700000000045
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Road over Barrow Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French Road over Barrow Crk in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was French Road over Barrow Crk built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is French Road over Barrow Crk 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 2025.
How much traffic does French Road over Barrow Crk carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is French Road over Barrow Crk?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns French Road over Barrow Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.