East Main over Mud Creek
FairLee County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 9S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000208
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 320 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,022
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Main over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Main over Mud Creek 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 16,022 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is East Main over Mud 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does East Main over Mud Creek carry?
About 16,022 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is East Main over Mud Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns East Main over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.