Mt Vernon over Lynch Creek
FairHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000248
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Vernon over Lynch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Vernon over Lynch Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Vernon over Lynch Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Vernon 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mt Vernon over Lynch Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mt Vernon over Lynch Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Vernon over Lynch Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.