Martin Kemper CO over House Creek
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 8N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000235
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin Kemper CO over House Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Kemper CO over House Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Kemper CO over House Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martin Kemper CO over House 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 2024.
How much traffic does Martin Kemper CO over House Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Martin Kemper CO over House Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Martin Kemper CO over House Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.