US Bridges

Robinson RD over Lynch Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000120

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson RD over Lynch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Robinson RD 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRobinson RD
CrossesLynch Creek
LocationSec 6 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 7288
Coordinates32.30545, -90.23078
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2020)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson RD over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson RD over Lynch Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Robinson RD over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson RD over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.