Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · NE Frontage RD · Structure no. 180005903815310
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frontage RD over Sowashee 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.