Lexington Road over Tacketts Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHolmes County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T12N R 3E B · Structure no. SA2600000000004
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lexington Road over Tacketts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lexington Road over Tacketts Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lexington Road over Tacketts Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lexington Road over Tacketts Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lexington Road over Tacketts Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Lexington Road over Tacketts Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lexington Road over Tacketts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.