US Bridges

Lower Milligan Sps over East Fork Lewis Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T18N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4900000000033

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Milligan Sps over East Fork Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Milligan Sps over East Fork Lewis Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLower Milligan Sps
CrossesEast Fork Lewis Creek
LocationSec 11 T18N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates33.43887, -89.63187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$962,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Milligan Sps over East Fork Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Milligan Sps 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 Lower Milligan Sps over East Fork Lewis Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Milligan Sps over East Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.