US Bridges

Tippah Bottom Road over Tippah Creek

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 4S R 1E · Structure no. SA0500000000032

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tippah Bottom Road over Tippah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tippah Bottom Road over Tippah Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTippah Bottom Road
CrossesTippah Creek
LocationSec 11 T 4S R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates34.75058, -89.15805
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tippah Bottom Road over Tippah Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tippah Bottom Road over Tippah 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tippah Bottom Road over Tippah Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tippah Bottom Road over Tippah Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tippah Bottom Road over Tippah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.