US Bridges

Old HWY 80 West over Creek

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 6N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000069

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 West over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 80 West over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld HWY 80 West
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 22 T 6N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 910
Coordinates32.34203, -88.85172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 80 West over Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 80 West over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 West over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 80 West over Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 80 West over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.