US Bridges

East Lexie Road over Magees Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 1N R10E · Structure no. SA740000000A002

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lexie Road over Magees Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Lexie Road over Magees Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2046. The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Lexie Road
CrossesMagees Creek
LocationSec 11 T 1N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates31.07235, -90.1631
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic440 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East Lexie Road over Magees Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lexie Road over Magees 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East Lexie Road over Magees Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Lexie Road over Magees Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Lexie Road over Magees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.