US Bridges

Co.Road 244 over Lee Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 6S R 3W B · Structure no. SA3600000000004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 244 over Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 244 over Lee Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2041. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo.Road 244
CrossesLee Creek
LocationSec 34 T 6S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates34.5252, -89.49473
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic173 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 244 over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 244 over Lee 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Road 244 over Lee Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 244 over Lee Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 244 over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.