US Bridges

Topisaw Church DR over West Topisaw Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 5N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4300000000069

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Topisaw Church DR over West Topisaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Topisaw Church DR over West Topisaw Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTopisaw Church DR
CrossesWest Topisaw Creek
LocationSec 17 T 5N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates31.40383, -90.31921
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Topisaw Church DR over West Topisaw Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Topisaw Church DR over West 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Topisaw Church DR over West Topisaw Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Topisaw Church DR over West Topisaw Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Topisaw Church DR over West Topisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.