US Bridges

Tilton Road over Branch of Tilton Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 5N R11E B · Structure no. SA3900000000018

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tilton Road over Branch of Tilton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tilton Road over Branch of Tilton Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTilton Road
CrossesBranch of Tilton Creek
LocationSec 13 T 5N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 108
Coordinates31.39679, -90.04799
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tilton Road over Branch of Tilton Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tilton Road over Branch of Tilton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tilton Road over Branch of Tilton Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tilton Road over Branch of Tilton Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tilton Road over Branch of Tilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.