US Bridges

Lakeland Drive over Burketts Creek Spillway

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000237

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeland Drive over Burketts Creek Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeland Drive over Burketts Creek Spillway in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakeland Drive
CrossesBurketts Creek Spillway
LocationSec 30 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 1735
Coordinates31.27813, -89.34293
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lakeland Drive over Burketts Creek Spillway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeland Drive over Burketts Creek Spillway 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeland Drive over Burketts Creek Spillway carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lakeland Drive over Burketts Creek Spillway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Lakeland Drive over Burketts Creek Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.