US Bridges

Lindsey Ferry Road over Mcgower Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T17N R17E · Structure no. SA440000000A024

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindsey Ferry Road over Mcgower Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lindsey Ferry Road over Mcgower Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLindsey Ferry Road
CrossesMcgower Creek
LocationSec 1 T17N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyLowndes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.37084, -88.47507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans20
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindsey Ferry Road over Mcgower Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindsey Ferry Road over Mcgower Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Lindsey Ferry Road over Mcgower Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lindsey Ferry Road over Mcgower Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lindsey Ferry Road over Mcgower Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.