US Bridges

Mcglothin RD over Little Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 5N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000310

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcglothin RD over Little Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcglothin RD over Little Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMcglothin RD
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationSec 9 T 5N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 922
Coordinates32.28309, -88.7724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans300
Design loadH 10
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcglothin RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcglothin RD over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mcglothin RD over Little Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcglothin RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mcglothin RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.