US Bridges

Tigner RD over Southern Wood Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T11N R 5E · Structure no. SA1100000000045

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tigner RD over Southern Wood Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tigner RD over Southern Wood Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTigner RD
CrossesSouthern Wood Creek
LocationSec 32 T11N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates31.87491, -90.73674
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$256,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tigner RD over Southern Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tigner RD over Southern Wood 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Tigner RD over Southern Wood Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tigner RD over Southern Wood Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tigner RD over Southern Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.