US Bridges

Gallatin Street over Lynch Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Under I 20 W Bridge 45.8 · Structure no. 10000200250460B

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallatin Street over Lynch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gallatin Street over Lynch Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGallatin Street
CrossesLynch Creek
LocationUnder I 20 W Bridge 45.8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.27597, -90.19306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$270 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallatin Street over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallatin Street over Lynch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Gallatin Street over Lynch Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Gallatin Street over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gallatin Street over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.