US Bridges

East Lincoln RD SE over Perch Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4300000000146

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lincoln RD SE over Perch Creek is a concrete slab carrying East Lincoln RD SE over Perch Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEast Lincoln RD SE
CrossesPerch Creek
LocationSec 13 T 6N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates31.48749, -90.25627
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 East Lincoln RD SE over Perch Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lincoln RD SE over Perch 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 2023.

How much traffic does East Lincoln RD SE over Perch Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Lincoln RD SE over Perch Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Lincoln RD SE over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.