US Bridges

19th ST over Gallagher Creek

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000083

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th ST over Gallagher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 19th ST over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries19th ST
CrossesGallagher Creek
LocationSec 12 T 6N R15E
RouteCity Street 504
Coordinates32.37735, -88.71809
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic705 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th ST over Gallagher Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th 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 19th ST over Gallagher Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 19th ST over Gallagher Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 19th ST over Gallagher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.