US Bridges

Sam Lackey RD over Sowashee Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 7N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000193

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Lackey RD over Sowashee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sam Lackey RD over Sowashee 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSam Lackey RD
CrossesSowashee Creek
LocationSec 14 T 7N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.45, -88.62432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

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$625,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Lackey RD over Sowashee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Lackey RD over Sowashee 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 Sam Lackey RD over Sowashee Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sam Lackey RD over Sowashee 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 Sam Lackey RD over Sowashee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.