US Bridges

Center Crossing RD over Lobutcha Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T12N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4000000000099

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Crossing RD over Lobutcha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Crossing RD over Lobutcha Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCenter Crossing RD
CrossesLobutcha Creek
LocationSec 6 T12N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates32.92445, -89.40666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2016)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Crossing RD over Lobutcha Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Crossing RD over Lobutcha 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Center Crossing RD over Lobutcha Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Center Crossing RD over Lobutcha Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Center Crossing RD over Lobutcha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.