US Bridges

W S F Tatum Blvd over Burketts Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000168

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W S F Tatum Blvd over Burketts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W S F Tatum Blvd over Burketts Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW S F Tatum Blvd
CrossesBurketts Creek
LocationSec 21 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8791
Coordinates31.29087, -89.31003
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W S F Tatum Blvd over Burketts Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W S F Tatum Blvd over Burketts 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W S F Tatum Blvd over Burketts Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W S F Tatum Blvd over Burketts Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns W S F Tatum Blvd over Burketts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.