US Bridges

Lake Lincoln DR NE over Clear Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 8N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4300000000266

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Lincoln DR NE over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Lincoln DR NE over Clear Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLake Lincoln DR NE
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 27 T 8N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates31.64152, -90.38578
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lake Lincoln DR NE over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Lincoln DR NE over Clear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Lincoln DR NE over Clear Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Lincoln DR NE over Clear Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Lake Lincoln DR NE over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.