Old HWY 39 over Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 8N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000274
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 39 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 39 over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 39 over Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 39 over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 39 over Creek carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 39 over Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 39 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.