US Bridges

Turkey Ck Park RD over Bch of Turkey Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 7N R11E · Structure no. SA5100000000091

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Ck Park RD over Bch of Turkey Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Turkey Ck Park RD over Bch of Turkey Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTurkey Ck Park RD
CrossesBch of Turkey Creek
LocationSec 34 T 7N R11E
RouteState Lands Road 905
Coordinates32.40923, -89.15544
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Ck Park RD over Bch of Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Ck Park RD over Bch of Turkey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Turkey Ck Park RD over Bch of Turkey Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Ck Park RD over Bch of Turkey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Ck Park RD over Bch of Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.