Center Hill-Martin over Gin Creek
PoorLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 8N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000254
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 800 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Hill-Martin over Gin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Center Hill-Martin over Gin Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Hill-Martin over Gin Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Hill-Martin 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Center Hill-Martin over Gin Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Center Hill-Martin over Gin Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Center Hill-Martin over Gin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.