5th ST over Gallagher Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000091
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th ST over Gallagher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 5th ST over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th ST over Gallagher Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th 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 5th ST over Gallagher Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 5th 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 32 ft wide.
Who owns 5th ST over Gallagher Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.