US Bridges

Will Garrett over Toomsuba Ck

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 7N R17E B · Structure no. SA380000000A212

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Will Garrett over Toomsuba Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Garrett over Toomsuba Ck in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWill Garrett
CrossesToomsuba Ck
LocationSec 36 T 7N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 474
Coordinates32.40886, -88.50642
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic775 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Garrett over Toomsuba Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Garrett over Toomsuba Ck 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 Will Garrett over Toomsuba Ck carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Will Garrett over Toomsuba Ck?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Will Garrett over Toomsuba Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.