US Bridges

Mccullough RD SE over West Topisaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 5N R 9E · Structure no. SA4300000000078

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccullough RD SE over West Topisaw Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mccullough RD SE over West Topisaw Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMccullough RD SE
CrossesWest Topisaw Creek
LocationSec 31 T 5N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.3615, -90.33822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 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 traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic99 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccullough RD SE over West Topisaw Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccullough RD SE over West Topisaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mccullough RD SE over West Topisaw Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mccullough RD SE over West Topisaw Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mccullough RD SE over West Topisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.