US Bridges

Mat Lee Road over Banks Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T10N R20W · Structure no. SA640000000A132

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mat Lee Road over Banks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mat Lee Road over Banks Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMat Lee Road
CrossesBanks Creek
LocationSec 18 T10N R20W
RouteCounty Highway 337
Coordinates31.83807, -90.05126
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic8 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mat Lee Road over Banks Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mat Lee Road over Banks 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mat Lee Road over Banks Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mat Lee Road over Banks Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mat Lee Road over Banks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.