Allen Street over Elam Creek
PoorPosted for loadAlcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 2S R 7E · Structure no. SA0200000000069
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 702
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allen Street over Elam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Allen Street over Elam Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 702 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Allen Street over Elam Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Allen Street over Elam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Allen Street over Elam Creek carry?
About 702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Allen Street over Elam Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Allen Street over Elam Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.