Elmore Road over Horn Lake Creek
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 2S R 7W · Structure no. SA1700000000027
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmore Road over Horn Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elmore Road over Horn Lake Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmore Road over Horn Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elmore Road 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 Elmore Road over Horn Lake Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Elmore Road over Horn Lake Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Elmore Road over Horn Lake Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.