US Bridges

Laud - Toomsuba over Little Reed Crk

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 8N R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laud - Toomsuba over Little Reed Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Laud - Toomsuba over Little Reed Crk in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,525 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLaud - Toomsuba
CrossesLittle Reed Crk
LocationSec 25 T 8N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 474
Coordinates32.5015, -88.51628
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic3,525 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$850,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laud - Toomsuba over Little Reed Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laud - Toomsuba over Little Reed Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Laud - Toomsuba over Little Reed Crk carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Laud - Toomsuba over Little Reed Crk?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Laud - Toomsuba over Little Reed Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.