US Bridges

Car-Thomastown RD over Shaui Koli Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T11N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4000000000053

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Car-Thomastown RD over Shaui Koli Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Car-Thomastown RD over Shaui Koli Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCar-Thomastown RD
CrossesShaui Koli Creek
LocationSec 8 T11N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 521
Coordinates32.81733, -89.60344
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic980 (2015)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Car-Thomastown RD over Shaui Koli Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Car-Thomastown RD over Shaui Koli 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 Car-Thomastown RD over Shaui Koli Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Car-Thomastown RD over Shaui Koli Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Car-Thomastown RD over Shaui Koli Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.