US Bridges

County Road 54 over Lockes Creek

Good

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 6S R 2E · Structure no. SA7300000000016

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over Lockes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 54 over Lockes Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesLockes Creek
LocationSec 32 T 6S R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 162
Coordinates34.52384, -89.11587
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic188 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$966,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 54 over Lockes Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 over Lockes 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 54 over Lockes Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54 over Lockes Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over Lockes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.