US Bridges

Front ST Ext over Magnolia Ck

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000125

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front ST Ext over Magnolia Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Front ST Ext over Magnolia Ck in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFront ST Ext
CrossesMagnolia Ck
LocationSec 17 T 6N R16E
RouteCity Street 9458
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.36968, -88.68758
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2021)
Projected traffic10,550 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Front ST Ext over Magnolia Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front ST Ext over Magnolia Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Front ST Ext over Magnolia Ck carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Front ST Ext over Magnolia Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Front ST Ext over Magnolia Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.