US Bridges

Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 6N R 6E · Structure no. SA4300000000097

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGene RD SW
CrossesTributary Panther Creek
LocationSec 36 T 6N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 201
Coordinates31.45163, -90.55188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther 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 October 2024.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gene RD SW over Tributary Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.