Palmetto Road over Louisa Creek
FairLee County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T10S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000131
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,205
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmetto Road over Louisa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Palmetto Road over Louisa Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Palmetto Road over Louisa Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmetto Road over Louisa Creek 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 Palmetto Road over Louisa Creek carry?
About 7,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Palmetto Road over Louisa Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Palmetto Road over Louisa Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.