US Bridges

Fulton Drive over Turner Creek Coleman ST

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 2S R 7E · Structure no. SA0200000000063

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Drive over Turner Creek Coleman ST is a concrete culvert carrying Fulton Drive over Turner Creek Coleman ST in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,580 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFulton Drive
CrossesTurner Creek Coleman ST
LocationSec 2 T 2S R 7E
RouteCity Street 3017
Coordinates34.93091, -88.52593
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2024)
Projected traffic7,580 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Drive over Turner Creek Coleman ST built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton Drive over Turner Creek Coleman ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Fulton Drive over Turner Creek Coleman ST carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Drive over Turner Creek Coleman ST?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Fulton Drive over Turner Creek Coleman ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.