US Bridges

Shady Grove over Big Creek Deadwater

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T27N R 2W · Structure no. SA6000000000080

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grove over Big Creek Deadwater is a concrete channel beam carrying Shady Grove over Big Creek Deadwater in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesShady Grove
CrossesBig Creek Deadwater
LocationSec 19 T27N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates34.19661, -90.43382
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Grove over Big Creek Deadwater built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Grove over Big Creek Deadwater 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Grove over Big Creek Deadwater carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Shady Grove over Big Creek Deadwater?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Grove over Big Creek Deadwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.