US Bridges

Lindbergh Road over Small Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 2N R 7E · Structure no. SA5700000000068

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindbergh Road over Small Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lindbergh Road over Small Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLindbergh Road
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSec 36 T 2N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates31.09789, -90.46328
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$607,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindbergh Road over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindbergh Road over Small 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 Lindbergh Road over Small Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lindbergh Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lindbergh Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.