Old HWY 16 over Lotville Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 9N R 4E B · Structure no. SA4500000000084
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 16 over Lotville Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 16 over Lotville Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 16 over Lotville Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 16 over Lotville 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 16 over Lotville Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 16 over Lotville Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 16 over Lotville Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.