US Bridges

Long Creek over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec_ 5_T 5N_R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000041

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Creek over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Long Creek over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLong Creek
CrossesCreek
LocationSec_ 5_T 5N_R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 1529
Coordinates32.31214, -88.57861
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Creek over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Creek 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 Long Creek over Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Long Creek over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Long Creek over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.