US Bridges

CO RD 73 over Teoc Creek

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T20N R 2E B · Structure no. SA0800000000136

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 73 over Teoc Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 73 over Teoc Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2034. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 73
CrossesTeoc Creek
LocationSec 23 T20N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 764
Coordinates33.57894, -90.05544
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 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 traffic780 (2014)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CO RD 73 over Teoc Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 73 over Teoc 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 73 over Teoc Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 73 over Teoc Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 73 over Teoc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.