US Bridges

Lake Lincoln DR NE over Little Bahala Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 8N R 8E B · Structure no. SA430000000A264

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Lincoln DR NE over Little Bahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lake Lincoln DR NE over Little Bahala Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLake Lincoln DR NE
CrossesLittle Bahala Creek
LocationSec 23 T 8N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates31.65289, -90.37103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Lake Lincoln DR NE over Little Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Lincoln DR NE over Little Bahala 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 July 2024.

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

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Lincoln DR NE over Little Bahala Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Lincoln DR NE over Little Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.