US Bridges

Lake Mary Road over Percy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 2N R 4W · Structure no. SA7900000000049

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
188 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Mary Road over Percy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lake Mary Road over Percy Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLake Mary Road
CrossesPercy Creek
LocationSec 6 T 2N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates31.15572, -91.51085
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Mary Road over Percy Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Mary Road over Percy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Mary Road over Percy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Lake Mary Road over Percy Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Mary Road over Percy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.