US Bridges

Grubbs Hog Farm RD over Branch of Vaughns Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T10N R20W · Structure no. SA6400000000134

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grubbs Hog Farm RD over Branch of Vaughns Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Grubbs Hog Farm RD over Branch of Vaughns Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrubbs Hog Farm RD
CrossesBranch of Vaughns Creek
LocationSec 31 T10N R20W
RouteCounty Highway 238
Coordinates31.78971, -90.05427
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 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 (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grubbs Hog Farm RD over Branch of Vaughns Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grubbs Hog Farm RD over Branch of Vaughns 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 2024.

How much traffic does Grubbs Hog Farm RD over Branch of Vaughns Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grubbs Hog Farm RD over Branch of Vaughns 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 Grubbs Hog Farm RD over Branch of Vaughns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.