US Bridges

35th Ave over Gallagher Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 7N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000010

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Ave over Gallagher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 35th Ave over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries35th Ave
CrossesGallagher Creek
LocationSec 36 T 7N R15E
RouteCity Street 8140
Coordinates32.4033, -88.71268
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th Ave over Gallagher Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 35th Ave over Gallagher 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 35th Ave over Gallagher Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 35th Ave over Gallagher Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Ave over Gallagher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.