US Bridges

Tilton-Swest Road over Tilton Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 5N R11E B · Structure no. SA3900000000024

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tilton-Swest Road over Tilton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Tilton-Swest Road over Tilton Branch in Lawrence 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTilton-Swest Road
CrossesTilton Branch
LocationSec 26 T 5N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 108
Coordinates31.36843, -90.06455
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic230 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-Swest Road over Tilton Branch built?

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

What condition is Tilton-Swest Road over Tilton Branch 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-Swest Road over Tilton Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tilton-Swest Road over Tilton Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Tilton-Swest Road over Tilton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.