US Bridges

Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA380000000A098

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld HWY 80
CrossesBurwell Creek
LocationSec 20 T 6N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 258
Coordinates32.3483, -88.78008
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 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 width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$670,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 80 over Burwell 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek?

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

Who owns Old HWY 80 over Burwell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.