US Bridges

SR 19 over Lobutcha Creek

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI N Winston Cl · Structure no. 310001900408200

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
600 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Lobutcha Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 19 over Lobutcha Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesLobutcha Creek
Location4.4 MI N Winston Cl
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.98076, -89.38353
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 15
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Lobutcha Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Lobutcha 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Lobutcha Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Lobutcha Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Lobutcha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.