Ofc Thomas Catchin over Lynch CR
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000247
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ofc Thomas Catchin over Lynch CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ofc Thomas Catchin over Lynch CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ofc Thomas Catchin over Lynch CR built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ofc Thomas Catchin over Lynch CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Ofc Thomas Catchin over Lynch CR carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ofc Thomas Catchin over Lynch CR?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ofc Thomas Catchin over Lynch CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.