US Bridges

Tulane Road over Unnamed Ditch

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 2S R 8W · Structure no. SA1700000000104

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulane Road over Unnamed Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Tulane Road over Unnamed Ditch in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesTulane Road
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
LocationSec 34 T 2S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.86157, -90.04254
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Tulane Road over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tulane Road over Unnamed Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tulane Road over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tulane Road over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tulane Road over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.