US Bridges

US 80 over Tuscolameta Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI E I 20 · Structure no. 210008005110170

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Tuscolameta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Tuscolameta Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesTuscolameta Creek
Location1.6 MI E I 20
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.33053, -89.26239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 80 over Tuscolameta Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Tuscolameta 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 80 over Tuscolameta Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Tuscolameta Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns US 80 over Tuscolameta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.