US Bridges

Graham Road over Trib of Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 8S R 1E · Structure no. SA5800000000003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Road over Trib of Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graham Road over Trib of Cane Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2034. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham Road
CrossesTrib of Cane Creek
LocationSec 28 T 8S R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyPontotoc County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.36086, -89.19803
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2014)
Projected traffic112 by 2034
Trucks—
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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graham Road over Trib of Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Road over Trib of Cane 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 2024.

How much traffic does Graham Road over Trib of Cane Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Graham Road over Trib of Cane Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Road over Trib of Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.