US Bridges

SR 69 over Luxapalilia River

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI W JCT SR 69S/SR182 · Structure no. 210008204417420

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
422 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Luxapalilia River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 over Luxapalilia River in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesLuxapalilia River
Location0.1 MI W JCT SR 69S/SR182
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates33.49731, -88.3915
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure40
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$561 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Luxapalilia River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Luxapalilia River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Luxapalilia River carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Luxapalilia River?

The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Luxapalilia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.