18th Ave over Sowashee Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000120
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th Ave over Sowashee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 18th Ave over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 18th Ave over Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th Ave over Sowashee 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 18th Ave over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 18th Ave over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns 18th Ave over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.