US Bridges

State Blvd Ext over Loper Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 7N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000175

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,090
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Blvd Ext over Loper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Blvd Ext over Loper Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,135 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Blvd Ext
CrossesLoper Creek
LocationSec 26 T 7N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 1513
Coordinates32.41483, -88.74261
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,090 (2022)
Projected traffic6,135 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Blvd Ext over Loper Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Blvd Ext 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 State Blvd Ext over Loper Creek carry?

About 4,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Blvd Ext over Loper Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Blvd Ext over Loper Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.