26th ST over Gallagher Creek
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000082
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
26th ST over Gallagher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 26th ST over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 26th ST over Gallagher Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is 26th 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does 26th ST over Gallagher Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 26th ST over Gallagher Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 26th ST over Gallagher Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.