US Bridges

Valley ST over Lynch Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000124

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley ST over Lynch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Valley ST over Lynch Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley ST
CrossesLynch Creek
LocationSec 8 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 8275
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.28446, -90.21516
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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$269,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley ST over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Valley ST over Lynch Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Valley ST over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Valley ST over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.