Sweet Gum Bottom over Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000107
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweet Gum Bottom over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sweet Gum Bottom over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweet Gum Bottom over Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweet Gum Bottom over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Sweet Gum Bottom over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sweet Gum Bottom over Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sweet Gum Bottom over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.