US Bridges

County Road 181 over Lukfapa Creek

PoorPosted for load

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 59 T12N R10E · Structure no. SA5000000000121

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 181 over Lukfapa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 181 over Lukfapa Creek in Neshoba 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesCounty Road 181
CrossesLukfapa Creek
LocationSec 59 T12N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.91365, -89.26974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 181 over Lukfapa Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 181 over Lukfapa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 181 over Lukfapa Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 181 over Lukfapa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 181 over Lukfapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.