Thorn Houlka Road over Yalobusha Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T13S R 2E B · Structure no. SA0900000000035
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 312
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thorn Houlka Road over Yalobusha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thorn Houlka Road over Yalobusha Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thorn Houlka Road over Yalobusha Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thorn Houlka Road over Yalobusha 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Thorn Houlka Road over Yalobusha Creek carry?
About 312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Thorn Houlka Road over Yalobusha Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Thorn Houlka Road over Yalobusha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.