Old Macon Road over Gilmer Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T18N R18E B · Structure no. SA4400000000077
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Macon Road over Gilmer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Macon Road over Gilmer Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Old Macon Road over Gilmer Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Macon Road over Gilmer 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Macon Road over Gilmer Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Macon Road over Gilmer Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Macon Road over Gilmer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.