US Bridges

Reeves RD SE over Topisaw Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 5N R 9E · Structure no. SA4300000000067

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeves RD SE over Topisaw Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Reeves RD SE over Topisaw Creek in Lincoln 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesReeves RD SE
CrossesTopisaw Creek
LocationSec 11 T 5N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates31.40868, -90.27663
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic132 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeves RD SE over Topisaw Creek built?

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

What condition is Reeves RD SE over Topisaw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Reeves RD SE over Topisaw Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Reeves RD SE over Topisaw Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Reeves RD SE over Topisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.