US Bridges

Tidewater Lane over Culley Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 7N R 2E · Structure no. SA4500000000010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidewater Lane over Culley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tidewater Lane over Culley Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTidewater Lane
CrossesCulley Creek
LocationSec 28 T 7N R 2E
RouteCity Street 426
Coordinates32.42811, -90.09272
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic750 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidewater Lane over Culley Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidewater Lane over Culley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Tidewater Lane over Culley Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tidewater Lane over Culley Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tidewater Lane over Culley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.