Grande Ave over Sowashee Creek
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000128
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grande Ave over Sowashee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grande Ave over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Grande Ave over Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grande Ave 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Grande Ave over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Grande Ave over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Grande Ave over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.