Gun Shoot Road over Luxapalila River
PoorLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T17S R17W B · Structure no. SA4400000000041
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gun Shoot Road over Luxapalila River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gun Shoot Road over Luxapalila River in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gun Shoot Road over Luxapalila River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gun Shoot Road over Luxapalila River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Gun Shoot Road over Luxapalila River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gun Shoot Road over Luxapalila River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Gun Shoot Road over Luxapalila River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.