US Bridges

SR 35 over Tuscalameta Canal North

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N Scott Cl · Structure no. 310003504012290

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Tuscalameta Canal North is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Tuscalameta Canal North in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesTuscalameta Canal North
Location0.8 MI N Scott Cl
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates32.58771, -89.46495
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 35 over Tuscalameta Canal North built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Tuscalameta Canal North 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Tuscalameta Canal North carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Tuscalameta Canal North?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Tuscalameta Canal North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.