US Bridges

Lewis Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 9N R 8E · Structure no. SA4000000000029

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Lewis Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLewis Road
CrossesBch of Tuscolameta Ck
LocationSec 25 T 9N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates32.60225, -89.42117
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Road over Bch of Tuscolameta 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lewis Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.