US Bridges

Lake Hill Road over Lee Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 1S R 4W · Structure no. SA4700000000014

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Hill Road over Lee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Hill Road over Lee Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLake Hill Road
CrossesLee Creek
LocationSec 26 T 1S R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates34.96694, -89.58267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$364,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Hill Road over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Hill Road over Lee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lake Hill Road over Lee Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lake Hill Road over Lee Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Hill Road over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.