US Bridges

Tchulahoma Road over Horn Lake Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 2S R 7W B · Structure no. SA1700000000026

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tchulahoma Road over Horn Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tchulahoma Road over Horn Lake Creek in DeSoto 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTchulahoma Road
CrossesHorn Lake Creek
LocationSec 5 T 2S R 7W B
RouteCity Street 7863
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.93345, -89.96345
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tchulahoma Road over Horn Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tchulahoma Road over Horn Lake 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Tchulahoma Road over Horn Lake Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Tchulahoma Road over Horn Lake Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Tchulahoma Road over Horn Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.