US Bridges

Lawndale ST over Kings Creek South Branch

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000120

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,759
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawndale ST over Kings Creek South Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Lawndale ST over Kings Creek South Branch in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 6,759 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,050 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLawndale ST
CrossesKings Creek South Branch
LocationSec 1 T10S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 2008
Coordinates34.23972, -88.72883
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,759 (2023)
Projected traffic10,050 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawndale ST over Kings Creek South Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawndale ST over Kings Creek South Branch 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 Lawndale ST over Kings Creek South Branch carry?

About 6,759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lawndale ST over Kings Creek South Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lawndale ST over Kings Creek South Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.