US Bridges

Mcfarland RD over Tullachula Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T10N R14E · Structure no. SA3500000000046

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarland RD over Tullachula Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcfarland RD over Tullachula Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcfarland RD
CrossesTullachula Creek
LocationSec 21 T10N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates32.70097, -88.86598
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 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 traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mcfarland RD over Tullachula Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfarland RD over Tullachula 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 Mcfarland RD over Tullachula Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcfarland RD over Tullachula Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mcfarland RD over Tullachula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.