US Bridges

US 80 over Lynch Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI E I 220 · Structure no. 210008002504470

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Lynch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Lynch Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 86 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesLynch Creek
Location2.3 MI E I 220
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.28656, -90.21145
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 80 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Lynch Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.