US Bridges

Mall Drive over Goose Valley Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 8S R 3W · Structure no. SA3600000000198

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mall Drive over Goose Valley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mall Drive over Goose Valley Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMall Drive
CrossesGoose Valley Creek
LocationSec 30 T 8S R 3W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.36113, -89.56126
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mall Drive over Goose Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mall Drive over Goose Valley 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mall Drive over Goose Valley Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mall Drive over Goose Valley Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mall Drive over Goose Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.