US Bridges

Primos Ave over Trib of Lynch Creek

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000122

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Primos Ave over Trib of Lynch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Primos Ave over Trib of Lynch Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrimos Ave
CrossesTrib of Lynch Creek
LocationSec 6 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 385
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.30866, -90.2349
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$86,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Primos Ave over Trib of Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Primos Ave over Trib of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Primos Ave over Trib of Lynch Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Primos Ave over Trib of Lynch Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Primos Ave over Trib of Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.