40th ST over Gallagher Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000077
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
40th ST over Gallagher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 40th ST over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 40th ST over Gallagher Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is 40th ST over Gallagher 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 40th ST over Gallagher Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 40th ST 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 35 ft wide.
Who owns 40th ST over Gallagher Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.