US Bridges

Turkey Creek Road over Bch of Catalpa Creek

Fair

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T18N R15E B · Structure no. SA5300000000098

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Creek Road over Bch of Catalpa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Turkey Creek Road over Bch of Catalpa Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Creek Road
CrossesBch of Catalpa Creek
LocationSec 22 T18N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyOktibbeha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.41042, -88.71844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2012)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Creek Road over Bch of Catalpa Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Creek Road over Bch of Catalpa 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Creek Road over Bch of Catalpa Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Turkey Creek Road over Bch of Catalpa Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Creek Road over Bch of Catalpa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.