Co.Road 296 over 879 over Lee Creek
FairLafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 6S R 3W B · Structure no. SA3600000000006
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co.Road 296 over 879 over Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 296 over 879 over Lee Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co.Road 296 over 879 over Lee Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co.Road 296 over 879 over Lee 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 Co.Road 296 over 879 over Lee Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Co.Road 296 over 879 over Lee Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Co.Road 296 over 879 over Lee Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.