Tulane Road over Hurricane Creek
GoodDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 2S R 8W · Structure no. SA1700000000105
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tulane Road over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tulane Road over Hurricane Creek 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tulane Road over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tulane Road over Hurricane Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Tulane Road over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tulane Road over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Tulane Road over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.