East Main over Old Town Creek
PoorLee County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 9S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000206
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 330 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Main over Old Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Main over Old Town Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Main over Old Town Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is East Main over Old Town 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 2025.
How much traffic does East Main over Old Town Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is East Main over Old Town Creek?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns East Main over Old Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.