US Bridges

Holmes Warehouse R over Tchula Lake

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T16N R 1E B · Structure no. SA2600000000127

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Warehouse R over Tchula Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holmes Warehouse R over Tchula Lake in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHolmes Warehouse R
CrossesTchula Lake
LocationSec 19 T16N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyHolmes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.23523, -90.22999
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 Holmes Warehouse R over Tchula Lake built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmes Warehouse R over Tchula Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Holmes Warehouse R over Tchula Lake carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Warehouse R over Tchula Lake?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Warehouse R over Tchula Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.