US Bridges

New Temple Road NE over Gum Creek North Branch

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 8S R10E B · Structure no. SA2900000000035

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Temple Road NE over Gum Creek North Branch is a concrete culvert carrying New Temple Road NE over Gum Creek North Branch in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Temple Road NE
CrossesGum Creek North Branch
LocationSec 28 T 8S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 390
Coordinates34.36102, -88.25739
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 New Temple Road NE over Gum Creek North Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Temple Road NE over Gum Creek North Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does New Temple Road NE over Gum Creek North Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Temple Road NE over Gum Creek North Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns New Temple Road NE over Gum Creek North Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.