US Bridges

Co.Road 291 over Lee Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 7S R 3W B · Structure no. SA3600000000028

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 291 over Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 291 over Lee Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCo.Road 291
CrossesLee Creek
LocationSec 1 T 7S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.49753, -89.4569
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 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 traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
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 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 291 over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 291 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 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Road 291 over Lee Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 291 over Lee Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 291 over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.