US Bridges

Interstate Blvd. over Horn Lake Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 1S R 8W · Structure no. SA1700000000111

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate Blvd. over Horn Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate Blvd. over Horn Lake Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate Blvd.
CrossesHorn Lake Creek
LocationSec 36 T 1S R 8W
RouteCity Street 131
Coordinates34.95423, -90.00618
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Interstate Blvd. over Horn Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate Blvd. 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 Interstate Blvd. over Horn Lake Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate Blvd. over Horn Lake Creek?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate Blvd. over Horn Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.