US Bridges

Lee Road over Local Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T15N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000027

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,523
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road over Local Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lee Road over Local Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,523 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,285 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road
CrossesLocal Creek
LocationSec 5 T15N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.30514, -90.82806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.5 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,523 (2021)
Projected traffic2,285 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$659,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road over Local Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road over Local 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Road over Local Creek carry?

About 1,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road over Local Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road over Local Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.