Old Highway 11 over Mixon Creek
FairLamar County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 3N R14W B · Structure no. SA3700000000055
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 11 over Mixon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 11 over Mixon Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 11 over Mixon Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 11 over Mixon 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Old Highway 11 over Mixon Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 11 over Mixon Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 11 over Mixon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.