US Bridges

Cagle/Lindsey Road over Splunge Creek

FairPosted for load

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T11S R10E · Structure no. SA2900000000137

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cagle/Lindsey Road over Splunge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cagle/Lindsey Road over Splunge Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCagle/Lindsey Road
CrossesSplunge Creek
LocationSec 27 T11S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.10161, -88.24222
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating3.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cagle/Lindsey Road over Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cagle/Lindsey Road over Splunge 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cagle/Lindsey Road over Splunge Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cagle/Lindsey Road over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cagle/Lindsey Road over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.