US Bridges

2nd Street South over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000314

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street South over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 2nd Street South over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries2nd Street South
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 17 T 6N R16E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.35561, -88.68531
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$770,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street South over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street South over 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 2nd Street South over Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Street South over Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street South over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.