Lucius Taylor over Creek
FairPosted for loadPanola County, Mississippi · SEC_30_T 6S_R 7W · Structure no. SA5400000000012
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lucius Taylor over Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lucius Taylor over Creek in Panola 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lucius Taylor over Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lucius Taylor over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Lucius Taylor over Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lucius Taylor over Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lucius Taylor over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.