US Bridges

Lucian Road over Mccall Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec_ 1_T 6N_R 5E · Structure no. SA1900000000081

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
414 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucian Road over Mccall Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lucian Road over Mccall Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLucian Road
CrossesMccall Creek
LocationSec_ 1_T 6N_R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.5119, -90.66655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucian Road over Mccall Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucian Road over Mccall 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lucian Road over Mccall Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Lucian Road over Mccall Creek?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lucian Road over Mccall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.