US Bridges

Springfield Road over Gravel Springs Creek

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6S R 7W · Structure no. SA6900000000111

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Road over Gravel Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Springfield Road over Gravel Springs Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSpringfield Road
CrossesGravel Springs Creek
LocationSec 11 T 6S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates34.57213, -89.89802
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Springfield Road over Gravel Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield Road over Gravel Springs 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Springfield Road over Gravel Springs Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Springfield Road over Gravel Springs Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Springfield Road over Gravel Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.