US Bridges

FAS 1138 White Pla over Tuxachanie Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6S R10W B · Structure no. SA2400000000048

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1138 White Pla over Tuxachanie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1138 White Pla over Tuxachanie Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 1138 White Pla
CrossesTuxachanie Creek
LocationSec 11 T 6S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 1138
Coordinates30.54472, -88.95139
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1138 White Pla over Tuxachanie Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1138 White Pla 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1138 White Pla over Tuxachanie Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1138 White Pla over Tuxachanie Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1138 White Pla over Tuxachanie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.