US Bridges

Airways Extended over Horn Lake Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 1S R 8W · Structure no. SA1700000000100

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airways Extended over Horn Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airways Extended over Horn Lake Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2043. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAirways Extended
CrossesHorn Lake Creek
LocationSec 36 T 1S R 8W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.94913, -89.99197
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Airways Extended over Horn Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airways Extended 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Airways Extended over Horn Lake Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Airways Extended over Horn Lake Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Airways Extended over Horn Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.