US Bridges

Mustang Drive Road over Tishtony Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 9S R 8E · Structure no. SA2900000000046

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mustang Drive Road over Tishtony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mustang Drive Road over Tishtony Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMustang Drive Road
CrossesTishtony Creek
LocationSec 5 T 9S R 8E
RouteCity Street 602
Coordinates34.326, -88.49021
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks8%
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

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 Mustang Drive Road over Tishtony Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mustang Drive Road over Tishtony Creek 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 Mustang Drive Road over Tishtony Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mustang Drive Road over Tishtony Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mustang Drive Road over Tishtony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.