Linden Street over Elam Creek
FairPosted for loadAlcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 2S R 7E · Structure no. SA0200000000061
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 511
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Linden Street over Elam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Linden Street over Elam Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 511 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Linden Street over Elam Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Linden Street over Elam 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Linden Street over Elam Creek carry?
About 511 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Linden Street over Elam Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Linden Street over Elam Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.