US Bridges

Marion DR over Creek

Poor

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 7N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000204

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion DR over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion DR over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarion DR
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 34 T 7N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates32.40833, -88.65664
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans100
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion DR over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion DR over 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 Marion DR over Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion DR over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Marion DR over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.