Lost Horse Road over Wild Horse Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 8N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000282
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lost Horse Road over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lost Horse Road over Wild Horse Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lost Horse Road over Wild Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lost Horse Road over Wild Horse 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Lost Horse Road over Wild Horse Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lost Horse Road over Wild Horse Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lost Horse Road over Wild Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.