Paulding ST over Gallagher Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000093
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paulding ST over Gallagher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paulding ST over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paulding ST over Gallagher Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paulding 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Paulding ST over Gallagher Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Paulding ST over Gallagher Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Paulding ST over Gallagher Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.