US Bridges

Lott Mccarty RD over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 6S R16W B · Structure no. SA2300000000022

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lott Mccarty RD over Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lott Mccarty RD over Mill Creek in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLott Mccarty RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 25 T 6S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 1246
Coordinates30.49533, -89.55639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2024)
Projected traffic134 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lott Mccarty RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lott Mccarty RD over Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lott Mccarty RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lott Mccarty RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lott Mccarty RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.