US Bridges

Thompson Road over Tangipahoa River

Good

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 3N R 6E B · Structure no. SA0300000000124

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Road over Tangipahoa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Road over Tangipahoa River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThompson Road
CrossesTangipahoa River
LocationSec 1 T 3N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 267
Coordinates31.26201, -90.56195
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Road over Tangipahoa River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Road over Tangipahoa River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Road over Tangipahoa River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Road over Tangipahoa River?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Road over Tangipahoa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.