US Bridges

Old 145 Tate St. over Elam Creek

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 2S R 7E · Structure no. SA0200000000062

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 145 Tate St. over Elam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old 145 Tate St. over Elam Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,683 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld 145 Tate St.
CrossesElam Creek
LocationSec 2 T 2S R 7E
RouteCity Street 3014
Coordinates34.93126, -88.52445
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,683 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 145 Tate St. over Elam Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Old 145 Tate St. over Elam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old 145 Tate St. over Elam Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old 145 Tate St. over Elam Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old 145 Tate St. over Elam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.