US Bridges

Lindley Road over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 7N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000201

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindley Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lindley Road over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLindley Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 28 T 7N R16E B
RouteCity Street 9440
Coordinates32.41564, -88.66536
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

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$850,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindley Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindley Road over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Lindley Road over Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lindley Road over Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lindley Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.