US Bridges

34th ST over Gallagher Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA380000000A075

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

34th ST over Gallagher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 34th ST over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries34th ST
CrossesGallagher Creek
LocationSec 1 T 6N R15E
RouteCity Street 498
Coordinates32.39224, -88.71176
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 34th ST over Gallagher Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34th ST over Gallagher 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 34th ST over Gallagher Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 34th ST over Gallagher Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 34th ST over Gallagher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.