US Bridges

Lower Meadville DR over Butler Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 6N R 7E · Structure no. SA4300000000108

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Meadville DR over Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Meadville DR over Butler Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2047. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower Meadville DR
CrossesButler Creek
LocationSec 18 T 6N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 216
Coordinates31.48948, -90.54272
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2025)
Projected traffic90 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lower Meadville DR over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Meadville DR over Butler 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 Lower Meadville DR over Butler Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lower Meadville DR over Butler Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Lower Meadville DR over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.