8th Street over Gallagher Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000094
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Street over Gallagher Creek is a concrete frame carrying 8th Street over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 18,720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,900 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 58 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Street over Gallagher Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Street 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 8th Street over Gallagher Creek carry?
About 18,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 8th Street over Gallagher Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Street over Gallagher Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.