US Bridges

Foreman Toles Road over Toles Branch

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 9N R14E · Structure no. SA3500000000004

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foreman Toles Road over Toles Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Foreman Toles Road over Toles Branch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesForeman Toles Road
CrossesToles Branch
LocationSec 14 T 9N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 123
Coordinates32.63353, -88.83892
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foreman Toles Road over Toles Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foreman Toles Road over Toles 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 Foreman Toles Road over Toles Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Foreman Toles Road over Toles Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Foreman Toles Road over Toles Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.