US Bridges

Greenland Road over Little Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 8N R12E B · Structure no. SA5100000000135

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenland Road over Little Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Greenland Road over Little Rock Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenland Road
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
LocationSec 14 T 8N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.53567, -89.04528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenland Road over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenland Road over Little Rock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Greenland Road over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Greenland Road over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Greenland Road over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.