US Bridges

ST Marks RD over Tobacco Juice Ck

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T17N R14E · Structure no. SA5300000000165

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Marks RD over Tobacco Juice Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Marks RD over Tobacco Juice Ck in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesST Marks RD
CrossesTobacco Juice Ck
LocationSec 4 T17N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 72
Coordinates33.36106, -88.84101
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Marks RD over Tobacco Juice Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Marks RD over Tobacco Juice Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does ST Marks RD over Tobacco Juice Ck carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is ST Marks RD over Tobacco Juice Ck?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST Marks RD over Tobacco Juice Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.