US Bridges

Liberty Church over Alamucha Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 6N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000150

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Church over Alamucha Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Liberty Church over Alamucha Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLiberty Church
CrossesAlamucha Creek
LocationSec 22 T 6N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 1002
Coordinates32.34324, -88.44822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Church over Alamucha Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Church over Alamucha 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Church over Alamucha Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Church over Alamucha Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Church over Alamucha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.