US Bridges

Pioneer Lane NW over Tributary Lick Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 8N R 5E · Structure no. SA4300000000232

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Lane NW over Tributary Lick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pioneer Lane NW over Tributary Lick Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPioneer Lane NW
CrossesTributary Lick Creek
LocationSec 35 T 8N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 283
Coordinates31.616, -90.67642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer Lane NW over Tributary Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Lane NW over Tributary Lick 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pioneer Lane NW over Tributary Lick Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Lane NW over Tributary Lick Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Lane NW over Tributary Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.