US Bridges

Cripple Lane SW over Trib. Hurricane Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 6N R 6E · Structure no. SA4300000000341

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cripple Lane SW over Trib. Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cripple Lane SW over Trib. Hurricane Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCripple Lane SW
CrossesTrib. Hurricane Creek
LocationSec 10 T 6N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.50881, -90.58514
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cripple Lane SW over Trib. Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cripple Lane SW over Trib. Hurricane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cripple Lane SW over Trib. Hurricane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cripple Lane SW over Trib. Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cripple Lane SW over Trib. Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.