US Bridges

Lizelia Road over Lizelia Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 8N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000279

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lizelia Road over Lizelia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lizelia Road over Lizelia Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLizelia Road
CrossesLizelia Creek
LocationSec 23 T 8N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 1530
Coordinates32.52458, -88.62858
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2022)
Projected traffic645 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lizelia Road over Lizelia Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lizelia Road over Lizelia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Lizelia Road over Lizelia Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lizelia Road over Lizelia Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lizelia Road over Lizelia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.