US Bridges

Pgrove-Altair RD over Thompson Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 9N R 9W B · Structure no. SA7700000000126

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pgrove-Altair RD over Thompson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pgrove-Altair RD over Thompson Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPgrove-Altair RD
CrossesThompson Creek
LocationSec 28 T 9N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates31.71419, -88.90242
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Pgrove-Altair RD over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pgrove-Altair RD over Thompson 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 Pgrove-Altair RD over Thompson Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pgrove-Altair RD over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pgrove-Altair RD over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.