Tyro Road over Cuffawa Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 5S R 4W B · Structure no. SA4700000000125
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tyro Road over Cuffawa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyro Road over Cuffawa Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tyro Road over Cuffawa Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tyro Road over Cuffawa 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 Tyro Road over Cuffawa Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Tyro Road over Cuffawa Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Tyro Road over Cuffawa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.