US Bridges

Kewanee RD over Salem Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000146

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kewanee RD over Salem Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kewanee RD over Salem Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKewanee RD
CrossesSalem Creek
LocationSec 11 T 6N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 457
Coordinates32.37899, -88.43015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kewanee RD over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kewanee RD over Salem 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 Kewanee RD over Salem Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kewanee RD over Salem Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Kewanee RD over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.