Gardner over Magby Creek
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T18S R18W · Structure no. SA4400000000136
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardner over Magby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gardner over Magby Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 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 Gardner over Magby Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gardner over Magby 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Gardner over Magby Creek carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gardner over Magby Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Gardner over Magby Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.