US Bridges

Fe Sellers Mem HWY over Halls Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 7N R11E B · Structure no. SA3900000000106

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fe Sellers Mem HWY over Halls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fe Sellers Mem HWY over Halls Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2037. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFe Sellers Mem HWY
CrossesHalls Creek
LocationSec 32 T 7N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 270
Coordinates31.53345, -90.10949
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$825,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fe Sellers Mem HWY over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fe Sellers Mem HWY over Halls Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Fe Sellers Mem HWY over Halls Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fe Sellers Mem HWY over Halls Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fe Sellers Mem HWY over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.