Mayatt Road over Gin Creek
PoorLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 8N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000238
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mayatt Road over Gin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mayatt Road over Gin 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mayatt Road over Gin Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mayatt Road over Gin 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 Mayatt Road over Gin Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Mayatt Road over Gin Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mayatt Road over Gin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.