Suqualena-Meehan over Harper Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000159
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Suqualena-Meehan over Harper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Suqualena-Meehan over Harper Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Suqualena-Meehan over Harper Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Suqualena-Meehan over Harper 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Suqualena-Meehan over Harper Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Suqualena-Meehan over Harper Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Suqualena-Meehan over Harper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.