US Bridges

SR 835 over Tchula Lake Trib No 2

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · Old 49E Into Tchula · Structure no. 260004922622800

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 835 over Tchula Lake Trib No 2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 835 over Tchula Lake Trib No 2 in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 835
CrossesTchula Lake Trib No 2
LocationOld 49E Into Tchula
RouteState Highway 835
Coordinates33.17998, -90.22392
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 835 over Tchula Lake Trib No 2 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 835 over Tchula Lake Trib No 2 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 835 over Tchula Lake Trib No 2 carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 835 over Tchula Lake Trib No 2?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 835 over Tchula Lake Trib No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.