US Bridges

Lazy Acres Road over Tonacana Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6N R13E B · Structure no. SA5100000000062

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lazy Acres Road over Tonacana Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lazy Acres Road over Tonacana Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLazy Acres Road
CrossesTonacana Creek
LocationSec 14 T 6N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates32.35522, -88.94711
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
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 Lazy Acres Road over Tonacana Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lazy Acres Road over Tonacana 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 Lazy Acres Road over Tonacana Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lazy Acres Road over Tonacana Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Lazy Acres Road over Tonacana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.