US Bridges

CO RD 3 over Lindsay Creek

Fair

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T21N R 8E B · Structure no. SA7800000000087

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 3 over Lindsay Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 3 over Lindsay Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 3
CrossesLindsay Creek
LocationSec 3 T21N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates33.71881, -89.43981
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 3 over Lindsay Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 3 over Lindsay 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 3 over Lindsay Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 3 over Lindsay Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 3 over Lindsay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.