Vernon Road over Mayhew Creek
FairPosted for loadLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T16S R17W · Structure no. SA4400000000005
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernon Road over Mayhew Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Vernon Road over Mayhew Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernon Road over Mayhew Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vernon Road over Mayhew 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Vernon Road over Mayhew Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Vernon Road over Mayhew Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Vernon Road over Mayhew Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.