US Bridges

Lindsey Ferry Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T17N R17E B · Structure no. SA4400000000025

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindsey Ferry Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lindsey Ferry Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLindsey Ferry Road
CrossesSouth Fork Mcgower Creek
LocationSec 5 T17N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 1775
Coordinates33.36816, -88.53189
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic480 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lindsey Ferry Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindsey Ferry Road over South Fork Mcgower 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lindsey Ferry Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lindsey Ferry Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lindsey Ferry Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.