US Bridges

Tucker Road over Cypress Creek

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 7S R 9W B · Structure no. SA3000000000123

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Road over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tucker Road over Cypress Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTucker Road
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationSec 1 T 7S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 1139
Coordinates30.4625, -88.84556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 Tucker Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Road over Cypress 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tucker Road over Cypress Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.