US Bridges

Dale Drive over Mcclemore Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 7N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000203

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,782
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Drive over Mcclemore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dale Drive over Mcclemore Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 6,782 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,776 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDale Drive
CrossesMcclemore Creek
LocationSec 33 T 7N R16E
RouteCity Street 9456
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.40472, -88.663
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,782 (2024)
Projected traffic9,776 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dale Drive over Mcclemore Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Drive over Mcclemore 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dale Drive over Mcclemore Creek carry?

About 6,782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dale Drive over Mcclemore Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Drive over Mcclemore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.