US Bridges

Co. Road 5205 over Turkey Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T14N R 9E B · Structure no. SA0400000000088

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5205 over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Road 5205 over Turkey Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Road 5205
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 7 T14N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 685
Coordinates33.08838, -89.40723
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic450 by 2030
Trucks8%
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$934,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5205 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 5205 over Turkey Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Road 5205 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 5205 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 5205 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.