US Bridges

Valley Road over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 5N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000032

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Valley Road over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 26 T 5N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 924
Coordinates32.25157, -88.74356
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$840,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.