US Bridges

Giffin Road over Trib of Ready Creek

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T15N R11E · Structure no. SA8000000000066

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giffin Road over Trib of Ready Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Giffin Road over Trib of Ready Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGiffin Road
CrossesTrib of Ready Creek
LocationSec 31 T15N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates33.12028, -89.2075
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2040
Trucks—
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 Giffin Road over Trib of Ready Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giffin Road over Trib of Ready 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Giffin Road over Trib of Ready Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Giffin Road over Trib of Ready Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Giffin Road over Trib of Ready Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.