US Bridges

Taylor Thurston RD over Mayo Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T19N R17E B · Structure no. SA4400000000110

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Thurston RD over Mayo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Taylor Thurston RD over Mayo Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTaylor Thurston RD
CrossesMayo Creek
LocationSec 28 T19N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 192
Coordinates33.48358, -88.5322
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Thurston RD over Mayo Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Thurston RD over Mayo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Thurston RD over Mayo Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Thurston RD over Mayo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Thurston RD over Mayo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.