US Bridges

West Chickasaw ST over Tributary Guy Lee Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 7N R 7E · Structure no. SA4300000000175

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Chickasaw ST over Tributary Guy Lee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West Chickasaw ST over Tributary Guy Lee Branch in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Chickasaw ST
CrossesTributary Guy Lee Branch
LocationSec 13 T 7N R 7E
RouteCity Street 675
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.57896, -90.45458
Functional classUrban 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 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Chickasaw ST over Tributary Guy Lee Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Chickasaw ST over Tributary Guy Lee Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Chickasaw ST over Tributary Guy Lee Branch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Chickasaw ST over Tributary Guy Lee Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Chickasaw ST over Tributary Guy Lee Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.