US Bridges

Togo Road over James Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T17N R18E · Structure no. SA4400000000031

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Togo Road over James Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Togo Road over James Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTogo Road
CrossesJames Creek
LocationSec 35 T17N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates33.29889, -88.37556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Togo Road over James Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Togo Road over James 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Togo Road over James Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Togo Road over James Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Togo Road over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.