US Bridges

Lauderdale TO0MSUB over Possum Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 7N R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000208

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lauderdale TO0MSUB over Possum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lauderdale TO0MSUB over Possum Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLauderdale TO0MSUB
CrossesPossum Creek
LocationSec 11 T 7N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 474
Coordinates32.46484, -88.5285
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 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 traffic1,470 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$950,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lauderdale TO0MSUB over Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lauderdale TO0MSUB over Possum 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lauderdale TO0MSUB over Possum Creek carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lauderdale TO0MSUB over Possum Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lauderdale TO0MSUB over Possum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.