Waterworks Road over Luxapalila Creek
PoorPosted for loadLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T18N R18W · Structure no. SA4400000000075
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waterworks Road over Luxapalila Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterworks Road over Luxapalila 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Waterworks Road over Luxapalila Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waterworks Road over Luxapalila Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Waterworks Road over Luxapalila Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Waterworks Road over Luxapalila Creek?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Waterworks Road over Luxapalila Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.