US Bridges

Glen Carter Road over Terrys Creek

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 1N R 7E · Structure no. SA5700000000003

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Carter Road over Terrys Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Glen Carter Road over Terrys Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlen Carter Road
CrossesTerrys Creek
LocationSec 6 T 1N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.08268, -90.53558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$899,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Carter Road over Terrys Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Glen Carter Road over Terrys 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Glen Carter Road over Terrys Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Glen Carter Road over Terrys Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Carter Road over Terrys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.