Malone Road over Unnamed Creek
PoorDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 2S R 7W · Structure no. SA1700000000028
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Malone Road over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malone Road over Unnamed Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Malone Road over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Malone Road over Unnamed 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Malone Road over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Malone Road over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Malone Road over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.