US Bridges

I 269 over Tchulahoma Road

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI N I 55 · Structure no. 11002690170165B

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
366 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over Tchulahoma Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 269 over Tchulahoma Road in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2043. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 269
CrossesTchulahoma Road
Location2.2 MI N I 55
RouteInterstate 269
Coordinates34.86927, -89.95504
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 269 over Tchulahoma Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 269 over Tchulahoma Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over Tchulahoma Road carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over Tchulahoma Road?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 269 over Tchulahoma Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.