US Bridges

Cart.-Thstown Rd. over Town Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4000000000035

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cart.-Thstown Rd. over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cart.-Thstown Rd. over Town Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCart.-Thstown Rd.
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 1 T10N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 521
Coordinates32.749, -89.54012
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2015)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2030
Trucks8%
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

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 Cart.-Thstown Rd. over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cart.-Thstown Rd. over Town 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cart.-Thstown Rd. over Town Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cart.-Thstown Rd. over Town Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cart.-Thstown Rd. over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.