US Bridges

CR 1742 over Tulip Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 9S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000086

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1742 over Tulip Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1742 over Tulip Creek in Lee 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 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1742
CrossesTulip Creek
LocationSec 1 T 9S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 149
Coordinates34.33064, -88.62211
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 traffic43 (2025)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1742 over Tulip Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1742 over Tulip 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 1742 over Tulip Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1742 over Tulip Creek?

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

Who owns CR 1742 over Tulip Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.