US Bridges

Lower Milligan Sps over West Fork Lewis Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T18N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4900000000031

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Milligan Sps over West Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Milligan Sps over West Fork Lewis Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Milligan Sps
CrossesWest Fork Lewis Creek
LocationSec 5 T18N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMontgomery County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.44923, -89.68671
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lower Milligan Sps over West Fork Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Milligan Sps over West Fork Lewis 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Milligan Sps over West Fork Lewis Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lower Milligan Sps over West Fork Lewis Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Lower Milligan Sps over West Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.