US Bridges

Thames Trail SE over East Topisaw Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 6N R 9E · Structure no. SA430000000A328

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thames Trail SE over East Topisaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thames Trail SE over East Topisaw Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThames Trail SE
CrossesEast Topisaw Creek
LocationSec 35 T 6N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates31.4447, -90.26432
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Thames Trail SE over East Topisaw Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thames Trail SE over East 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Thames Trail SE over East Topisaw Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Thames Trail SE over East Topisaw Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Thames Trail SE over East Topisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.