US Bridges

Lemac Street over Creek

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 4S R 2W · Structure no. SA4700000000075

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemac Street over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lemac Street over Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLemac Street
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 7 T 4S R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates34.75753, -89.44834
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lemac Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemac Street over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lemac Street over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lemac Street over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Lemac Street over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.