US Bridges

York Road over York Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 8N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000302

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Road over York Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying York Road over York Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesYork Road
CrossesYork Creek
LocationSec 9 T 8N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 1531
Coordinates32.54506, -88.45881
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was York Road over York Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Road over York 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does York Road over York Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is York Road over York Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns York Road over York Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.