US Bridges

Cascio-Taormina RD over Lower Prong Curry Ck

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 7N R14W · Structure no. SA1600000000024

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascio-Taormina RD over Lower Prong Curry Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Cascio-Taormina RD over Lower Prong Curry Ck in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCascio-Taormina RD
CrossesLower Prong Curry Ck
LocationSec 30 T 7N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates31.54247, -89.44494
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cascio-Taormina RD over Lower Prong Curry Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascio-Taormina RD over Lower Prong Curry Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cascio-Taormina RD over Lower Prong Curry Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cascio-Taormina RD over Lower Prong Curry Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Cascio-Taormina RD over Lower Prong Curry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.