US Bridges

Lanewood Road over Bch Limekiln Creek

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 7N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000318

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lanewood Road over Bch Limekiln Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lanewood Road over Bch Limekiln Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLanewood Road
CrossesBch Limekiln Creek
LocationSec 11 T 7N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 5040
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.47111, -90.27417
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2014)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lanewood Road over Bch Limekiln Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lanewood Road over Bch Limekiln 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lanewood Road over Bch Limekiln Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lanewood Road over Bch Limekiln Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lanewood Road over Bch Limekiln Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.