US Bridges

West Oxford Loop over East Goose Valley Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 8S R 4W · Structure no. SA3600000000203

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Oxford Loop over East Goose Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Oxford Loop over East Goose Valley Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWest Oxford Loop
CrossesEast Goose Valley Creek
LocationSec 24 T 8S R 4W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.37265, -89.57189
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Oxford Loop over East Goose Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Oxford Loop over East Goose Valley 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 West Oxford Loop over East Goose Valley Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Oxford Loop over East Goose Valley Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns West Oxford Loop over East Goose Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.