US Bridges

W. Lee Street over Unnamed Stream

PoorPosted for load

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T11S R 4W · Structure no. SA8100000000008

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Lee Street over Unnamed Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying W. Lee Street over Unnamed Stream in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW. Lee Street
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationSec 5 T11S R 4W
RouteCity Street 109
Coordinates34.16269, -89.64753
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Lee Street over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Lee Street over Unnamed Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W. Lee Street over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W. Lee Street over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W. Lee Street over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.