US Bridges

Old HWY 455 over Tuscumbia River C

FairPosted for load

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 2S R 7E B · Structure no. SA0200000000082

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 455 over Tuscumbia River C is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old HWY 455 over Tuscumbia River C in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld HWY 455
CrossesTuscumbia River C
LocationSec 28 T 2S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 982
Coordinates34.88327, -88.56504
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2015)
Projected traffic585 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 455 over Tuscumbia River C built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 455 over Tuscumbia River C 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 455 over Tuscumbia River C carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 455 over Tuscumbia River C?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 455 over Tuscumbia River C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.