2578 over Twenty Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 7S R 7E B · Structure no. SA4100000000024
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
2578 over Twenty Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2578 over Twenty Mile Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2578 over Twenty Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2578 over Twenty Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 2578 over Twenty Mile Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 2578 over Twenty Mile Creek?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 2578 over Twenty Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.