US Bridges

Linden Road over Tchula Lake

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T16N R 1E · Structure no. SA2600000000125

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Road over Tchula Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden Road over Tchula Lake in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLinden Road
CrossesTchula Lake
LocationSec 7 T16N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates33.26973, -90.23391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic8 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Linden Road over Tchula Lake built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Road over Tchula Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Linden Road over Tchula Lake carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Linden Road over Tchula Lake?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Road over Tchula Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.