US Bridges

Lucius Taylor RD over Arkabutla Creek Trib.

PoorPosted for load

Panola County, Mississippi · SEC_35_T 6S_R 8W · Structure no. SA5400000000173

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucius Taylor RD over Arkabutla Creek Trib. is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lucius Taylor RD over Arkabutla Creek Trib. in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLucius Taylor RD
CrossesArkabutla Creek Trib.
LocationSEC_35_T 6S_R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 122
Coordinates34.52478, -90.01281
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4.7 US tons
Inventory rating2.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$584,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucius Taylor RD over Arkabutla Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucius Taylor RD over Arkabutla Creek Trib. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lucius Taylor RD over Arkabutla Creek Trib. carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lucius Taylor RD over Arkabutla Creek Trib.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lucius Taylor RD over Arkabutla Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.