US Bridges

Topisaw Church DR over Tributary W Topisaw Cri

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 6N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4300000000148

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Topisaw Church DR over Tributary W Topisaw Cri is a concrete channel beam carrying Topisaw Church DR over Tributary W Topisaw Cri in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2047. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTopisaw Church DR
CrossesTributary W Topisaw Cri
LocationSec 31 T 6N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates31.44553, -90.34068
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2025)
Projected traffic180 by 2047
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Topisaw Church DR over Tributary W Topisaw Cri built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Topisaw Church DR over Tributary W Topisaw Cri 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Topisaw Church DR over Tributary W Topisaw Cri carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Topisaw Church DR over Tributary W Topisaw Cri?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Topisaw Church DR over Tributary W Topisaw Cri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.