US Bridges

Kewanee Road over Toomsuba Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 7N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000223

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kewanee Road over Toomsuba Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kewanee Road over Toomsuba Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKewanee Road
CrossesToomsuba Creek
LocationSec 22 T 7N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 1521
Coordinates32.44014, -88.44682
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$860,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kewanee Road over Toomsuba Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Kewanee Road over Toomsuba 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 Kewanee Road over Toomsuba Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Kewanee Road over Toomsuba Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kewanee Road over Toomsuba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.