US Bridges

Turnage Chapel RD over Lower Ten Mile Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 2N R12E B · Structure no. SA4600000000015

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnage Chapel RD over Lower Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnage Chapel RD over Lower Ten Mile Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTurnage Chapel RD
CrossesLower Ten Mile Creek
LocationSec 13 T 2N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates31.14621, -89.94555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnage Chapel RD over Lower Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnage Chapel RD over Lower Ten Mile 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 Turnage Chapel RD over Lower Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Turnage Chapel RD over Lower Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Turnage Chapel RD over Lower Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.