US Bridges

Milford ST over Town Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 9S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000083

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,005
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford ST over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Milford ST over Town Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,005 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilford ST
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 36 T 9S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 3628
Coordinates34.25056, -88.72444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating72.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,005 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milford ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milford ST 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 Milford ST over Town Creek carry?

About 5,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Milford ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Milford ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.