US Bridges

Lake Itawamba Rd. over Cummings Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 9S R 9E · Structure no. SA290000000A059

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Itawamba Rd. over Cummings Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Itawamba Rd. over Cummings Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLake Itawamba Rd.
CrossesCummings Creek
LocationSec 17 T 9S R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates34.30445, -88.37106
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lake Itawamba Rd. over Cummings Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Itawamba Rd. over Cummings 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 Lake Itawamba Rd. over Cummings Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake Itawamba Rd. over Cummings Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Lake Itawamba Rd. over Cummings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.