US Bridges

Cuba Road over Sucatolba Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 7N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000215

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuba Road over Sucatolba Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cuba Road over Sucatolba Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCuba Road
CrossesSucatolba Creek
LocationSec 10 T 7N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 1526
Coordinates32.46409, -88.43603
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic305 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$720,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cuba Road over Sucatolba Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuba Road over Sucatolba 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cuba Road over Sucatolba Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cuba Road over Sucatolba Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cuba Road over Sucatolba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.