French Road over Barrow Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 3S R 4W · Structure no. SA4700000000065
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Road over Barrow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French Road over Barrow Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is French Road over Barrow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does French Road over Barrow Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is French Road over Barrow Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns French Road over Barrow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.