US Bridges

Tumbikbe DR over Tadpole Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T14S R19W · Structure no. SA4800000000177

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tumbikbe DR over Tadpole Creek is a steel other carrying Tumbikbe DR over Tadpole Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTumbikbe DR
CrossesTadpole Creek
LocationSec 14 T14S R19W
RouteCounty Highway 572
CountyMonroe County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.85358, -88.50403
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans100
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2023)
Projected traffic169 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tumbikbe DR over Tadpole Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tumbikbe DR over Tadpole 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tumbikbe DR over Tadpole Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tumbikbe DR over Tadpole Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tumbikbe DR over Tadpole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.