US Bridges

Strgfd-Pl Grove RD over Bull Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 8N R 9W B · Structure no. SA7700000000095

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strgfd-Pl Grove RD over Bull Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Strgfd-Pl Grove RD over Bull Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStrgfd-Pl Grove RD
CrossesBull Branch
LocationSec 28 T 8N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 1228
Coordinates31.62945, -88.8956
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans500
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic405 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strgfd-Pl Grove RD over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strgfd-Pl Grove RD over Bull Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Strgfd-Pl Grove RD over Bull Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Strgfd-Pl Grove RD over Bull Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Strgfd-Pl Grove RD over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.