US Bridges

Jimmie Rogers Dr. over Gallagher Creek

Poor

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000086

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmie Rogers Dr. over Gallagher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jimmie Rogers Dr. over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJimmie Rogers Dr.
CrossesGallagher Creek
LocationSec 12 T 6N R15E
RouteCity Street 856
Coordinates32.37409, -88.71788
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmie Rogers Dr. over Gallagher Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jimmie Rogers Dr. over Gallagher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Jimmie Rogers Dr. over Gallagher Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jimmie Rogers Dr. over Gallagher Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmie Rogers Dr. over Gallagher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.