US Bridges

Auburn DR SW over Panther Creek Relief

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4300000000093

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn DR SW over Panther Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Auburn DR SW over Panther Creek Relief in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAuburn DR SW
CrossesPanther Creek Relief
LocationSec 24 T 6N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates31.46973, -90.55003
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Auburn DR SW over Panther Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn DR SW over Panther Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Auburn DR SW over Panther Creek Relief carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Auburn DR SW over Panther Creek Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Auburn DR SW over Panther Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.