Old Macon Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T18N R18E B · Structure no. SA4400000000079
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Macon Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Macon Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 Old Macon Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Macon 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Macon Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Macon Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Macon Road over South Fork Mcgower Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.