US Bridges

Texas Flat Road over Turtleskin Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 7S R16W B · Structure no. SA2300000000039

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Flat Road over Turtleskin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Texas Flat Road over Turtleskin Creek in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Flat Road
CrossesTurtleskin Creek
LocationSec 20 T 7S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 1362
CountyHancock County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.42825, -89.61981
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas Flat Road over Turtleskin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Flat Road over Turtleskin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Texas Flat Road over Turtleskin Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Texas Flat Road over Turtleskin Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Flat Road over Turtleskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.