Lowwater Bridge RD over Mcgeehee Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 6N R 5E · Structure no. SA1900000000091
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 225 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowwater Bridge RD over Mcgeehee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowwater Bridge RD over Mcgeehee Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowwater Bridge RD over Mcgeehee Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowwater Bridge RD over Mcgeehee 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 Lowwater Bridge RD over Mcgeehee Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Lowwater Bridge RD over Mcgeehee Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Lowwater Bridge RD over Mcgeehee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.