US Bridges

Turpin RD NE over Tributary Kees Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 7N R 9E · Structure no. SA4300000000208

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turpin RD NE over Tributary Kees Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Turpin RD NE over Tributary Kees Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTurpin RD NE
CrossesTributary Kees Creek
LocationSec 18 T 7N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates31.57381, -90.34008
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic90 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turpin RD NE over Tributary Kees Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turpin RD NE over Tributary Kees Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Turpin RD NE over Tributary Kees Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Turpin RD NE over Tributary Kees Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Turpin RD NE over Tributary Kees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.