US Bridges

Farrish Gravel RD over Creek

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 9S R 8W · Structure no. SA5400000000121

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farrish Gravel RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Farrish Gravel RD over Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFarrish Gravel RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 24 T 9S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 369
Coordinates34.2955, -89.9921
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic525 by 2042
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$188,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farrish Gravel RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farrish Gravel RD over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Farrish Gravel RD over Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Farrish Gravel RD over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Farrish Gravel RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.