US Bridges

Northcarrbridge RD over Tuxachanie Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 5S R10W · Structure no. SA2400000000013

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
176 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northcarrbridge RD over Tuxachanie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Northcarrbridge RD over Tuxachanie Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNorthcarrbridge RD
CrossesTuxachanie Creek
LocationSec 22 T 5S R10W
RouteCounty Highway 8167
Coordinates30.60056, -88.97194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northcarrbridge RD over Tuxachanie Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northcarrbridge RD over Tuxachanie 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Northcarrbridge RD over Tuxachanie Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Northcarrbridge RD over Tuxachanie Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Northcarrbridge RD over Tuxachanie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.