Dixon RD over Bch Lynch Creek
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 5N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000102
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixon RD over Bch Lynch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dixon RD over Bch Lynch Creek in Hinds 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixon RD over Bch Lynch Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dixon RD over Bch Lynch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Dixon RD over Bch Lynch Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dixon RD over Bch Lynch Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dixon RD over Bch Lynch Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.