52nd ST over Gallagher Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 7N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000186
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
52nd ST over Gallagher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 52nd ST over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 52nd ST over Gallagher Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is 52nd ST over Gallagher Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 52nd ST over Gallagher Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 52nd ST over Gallagher Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 52nd ST over Gallagher Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.