US Bridges

Tulane Road over City Canal

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 1S R 8W · Structure no. SA1700000000116

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulane Road over City Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Tulane Road over City Canal in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTulane Road
CrossesCity Canal
LocationSec 4 T 1S R 8W
RouteCity Street 7860
Coordinates34.95088, -90.04369
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tulane Road over City Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tulane Road over City Canal 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 City Canal carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tulane Road over City Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Tulane Road over City Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.