US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 26 over Carthage Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · .36KM W Int SR35 & Redwtr · Structure no. 00000000000S136

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 26 over Carthage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 26 over Carthage Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 26
CrossesCarthage Creek
Location.36KM W Int SR35 & Redwtr
RouteFederal Lands Road 26
Coordinates32.76628, -89.54439
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 26 over Carthage Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 26 over Carthage 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 26 over Carthage Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 26 over Carthage Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 26 over Carthage Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.