US Bridges

Lewis Creek Road over East Fork Lewis Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T18N R 6E · Structure no. SA4900000000030

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Creek Road over East Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lewis Creek Road over East Fork Lewis Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 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 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLewis Creek Road
CrossesEast Fork Lewis Creek
LocationSec 1 T18N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates33.45469, -89.6209
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Creek Road over East Fork Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Creek Road over East Fork Lewis 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis Creek Road over East Fork Lewis Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Creek Road over East Fork Lewis Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Lewis Creek Road over East Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.