US Bridges

Lizelia Road over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 7N R16E B · Structure no. SA380000000A194

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lizelia Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lizelia Road over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLizelia Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 15 T 7N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 1530
Coordinates32.44472, -88.64526
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$700,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lizelia Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lizelia Road 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Lizelia Road over Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lizelia Road over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Lizelia Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.