Valley Road over Sowashee Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000104
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Sowashee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road over Sowashee 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.