US Bridges

Junction LN SE over East Topisaw Ck

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 5N R 9E · Structure no. SA4300000000075

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junction LN SE over East Topisaw Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Junction LN SE over East Topisaw Ck in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 32 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJunction LN SE
CrossesEast Topisaw Ck
LocationSec 25 T 5N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates31.37166, -90.25631
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 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Junction LN SE over East Topisaw Ck built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Junction LN SE over East Topisaw Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Junction LN SE over East Topisaw Ck carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Junction LN SE over East Topisaw Ck?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Junction LN SE over East Topisaw Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.