US Bridges

Griffin RD over Shuqualak Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T13N R18E · Structure no. SA5200000000027

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin RD over Shuqualak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Griffin RD over Shuqualak Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGriffin RD
CrossesShuqualak Creek
LocationSec 21 T13N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates32.96478, -88.464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griffin RD over Shuqualak Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin RD over Shuqualak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Griffin RD over Shuqualak Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Griffin RD over Shuqualak Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin RD over Shuqualak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.