Bounds Road over Loper Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000079
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bounds Road over Loper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bounds Road over Loper Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bounds Road over Loper Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bounds Road over Loper 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 2023.
How much traffic does Bounds Road over Loper Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bounds Road over Loper Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bounds Road over Loper Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.