US Bridges

Raymond Road over Trib to Turkey Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 2N R 2W B · Structure no. SA1500000000065

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Road over Trib to Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Raymond Road over Trib to Turkey Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2050. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRaymond Road
CrossesTrib to Turkey Creek
LocationSec 32 T 2N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.96789, -90.41806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2050
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$285,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Road over Trib to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond Road over Trib to Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Raymond Road over Trib to Turkey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Raymond Road over Trib to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Road over Trib to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.