East Main over Town Creek Relief
FairLee County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 9S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000207
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Main over Town Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Main over Town Creek Relief in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 78 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 5 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 82 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 East Main over Town Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is East Main over Town Creek Relief 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 2024.
How much traffic does East Main over Town Creek Relief carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is East Main over Town Creek Relief?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns East Main over Town Creek Relief?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.