US Bridges

King Road over Loper Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000173

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Loper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying King Road over Loper Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Road
CrossesLoper Creek
LocationSec 23 T 7N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.42843, -88.73203
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$960,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Road over Loper Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is King Road over Loper 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does King Road over Loper Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is King Road over Loper Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns King Road over Loper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.