US Bridges

Thomas Street over SR 6

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI W SR 145 · Structure no. 510000604112330

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Street over SR 6 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas Street over SR 6 in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThomas Street
CrossesSR 6
Location1.5 MI W SR 145
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.20975, -88.74614
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Street over SR 6 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Street over SR 6 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas Street over SR 6 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Street over SR 6?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Street over SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.