Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000099
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 80 over Burwell 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 Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.