US Bridges

FAS 139 Lamey Brid over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 7S R 9W B · Structure no. SA2400000000073

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 139 Lamey Brid over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 139 Lamey Brid over Cypress Creek in Harrison 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 139 Lamey Brid
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationSec 4 T 7S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 139
Coordinates30.46167, -88.89167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2012)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 FAS 139 Lamey Brid over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 139 Lamey Brid over Cypress 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 139 Lamey Brid over Cypress Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 139 Lamey Brid over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 139 Lamey Brid over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.