US Bridges

Hooper ST over Gallagher Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000090

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooper ST over Gallagher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hooper ST over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHooper ST
CrossesGallagher Creek
LocationSec 13 T 6N R15E
RouteCity Street 328
Coordinates32.35889, -88.72335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2021)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hooper ST over Gallagher Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooper 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 Hooper ST over Gallagher Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hooper ST over Gallagher Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hooper ST over Gallagher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.