Paul-Shady Grove R over Ascalmore Creek
PoorPosted for loadTallahatchie County, Mississippi · SEC_34_T24N_R 3E B · Structure no. SA6800000000060
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 600 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paul-Shady Grove R over Ascalmore Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Paul-Shady Grove R over Ascalmore Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul-Shady Grove R over Ascalmore Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paul-Shady Grove R over Ascalmore Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Paul-Shady Grove R over Ascalmore Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Paul-Shady Grove R over Ascalmore Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Paul-Shady Grove R over Ascalmore Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.