US Bridges

Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6N R 6E · Structure no. SA4300000000096

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2047. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGene RD SW
CrossesTributary Panther Creek
LocationSec 28 T 6N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 201
Coordinates31.45878, -90.60918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2025)
Projected traffic90 by 2047
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.