US Bridges

US 80 over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI E SR 39 · Structure no. 210008003814000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesCreek
Location1.7 MI E SR 39
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.38933, -88.65994
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$864 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.