Russell Drive over Sowashee Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA380000000A309
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Russell Drive over Sowashee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Drive over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Russell Drive over Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Russell Drive over Sowashee 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Russell Drive over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Russell Drive over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Russell Drive over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.