US Bridges

T K Culpepper RD over Alamucha Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R18E · Structure no. SA3800000000147

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
169 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T K Culpepper RD over Alamucha Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying T K Culpepper RD over Alamucha Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT K Culpepper RD
CrossesAlamucha Creek
LocationSec 13 T 6N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 1525
Coordinates32.36618, -88.41535
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T K Culpepper RD over Alamucha Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T K Culpepper RD over Alamucha 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T K Culpepper RD over Alamucha Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T K Culpepper RD over Alamucha Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T K Culpepper RD over Alamucha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.