Snowden Road over House Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 8N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000233
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 79 ft
- 400 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snowden Road over House Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snowden Road over House Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snowden Road over House Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Snowden Road over House 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 Snowden Road over House Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Snowden Road over House Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Snowden Road over House Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.