US Bridges

Terry RD over Lynch CR

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000127

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terry RD over Lynch CR is a concrete culvert carrying Terry RD over Lynch CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTerry RD
CrossesLynch CR
LocationSec 9 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 7286
Coordinates32.28328, -90.20879
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terry RD over Lynch CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terry RD over Lynch CR 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 Terry RD over Lynch CR carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Terry RD over Lynch CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Terry RD over Lynch CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.