US Bridges

Highland Park DR over Gallagher Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000087

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Park DR over Gallagher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Park DR over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHighland Park DR
CrossesGallagher Creek
LocationSec 12 T 6N R15E
RouteCity Street 7250
Coordinates32.37325, -88.7187
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 Highland Park DR over Gallagher Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Park DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Park DR over Gallagher Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Highland Park DR over Gallagher Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Park DR over Gallagher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.