US Bridges

Horn Lake RD over Horn Lake Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 1S R 8W B · Structure no. SA1700000000009

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horn Lake RD over Horn Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horn Lake RD over Horn Lake Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,650 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHorn Lake RD
CrossesHorn Lake Creek
LocationSec 21 T 1S R 8W B
RouteCity Street 7866
Coordinates34.98445, -90.06085
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2023)
Projected traffic13,650 by 2043
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Horn Lake RD over Horn Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horn Lake RD over Horn Lake 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Horn Lake RD over Horn Lake Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Horn Lake RD over Horn Lake Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Horn Lake RD over Horn Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.