US Bridges

Cayce Road over Lee Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 2S R 4W B · Structure no. SA4700000000036

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cayce Road over Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cayce Road over Lee Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCayce Road
CrossesLee Creek
LocationSec 10 T 2S R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 915
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.9335, -89.61803
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$936,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cayce Road over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cayce 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cayce Road over Lee Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cayce Road over Lee Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cayce Road over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.