US Bridges

Progress-Lexie Rd. over Small Creek

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 1N R 9E B · Structure no. SA5700000000044

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Progress-Lexie Rd. over Small Creek is a steel culvert carrying Progress-Lexie Rd. over Small Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesProgress-Lexie Rd.
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSec 14 T 1N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 1173
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.05592, -90.26922
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$269,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Progress-Lexie Rd. over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Progress-Lexie Rd. over Small 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Progress-Lexie Rd. over Small Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Progress-Lexie Rd. over Small Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Progress-Lexie Rd. over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.