Mt. Vernon Road over Town Creek
GoodLee County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 9S R 5E B · Structure no. SA4100000000064
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt. Vernon Road over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Vernon Road over Town Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt. Vernon Road over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt. Vernon Road over Town 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Mt. Vernon Road over Town Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mt. Vernon Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mt. Vernon Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.