Ellis Ave over Lynch Creek
FairHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000119
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis Ave over Lynch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ellis Ave over Lynch Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 74 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis Ave over Lynch Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis Ave over Lynch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ellis Ave over Lynch Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ellis Ave over Lynch Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis Ave over Lynch Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.