US Bridges

Dixon RD over Lynch Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 6N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000270

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon RD over Lynch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dixon RD over Lynch Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDixon RD
CrossesLynch Creek
LocationSec 36 T 6N R 1W
RouteCity Street 8279
Coordinates32.32404, -90.25276
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,400 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$175,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixon RD over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon RD over Lynch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Dixon RD over Lynch Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dixon RD over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon RD over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.