US Bridges

Muggy Hill Road over Tocowa Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T10S R 8W · Structure no. SA5400000000166

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muggy Hill Road over Tocowa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Muggy Hill Road over Tocowa Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMuggy Hill Road
CrossesTocowa Creek
LocationSec 8 T10S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 349
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.22444, -90.05986
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$312,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muggy Hill Road over Tocowa Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muggy Hill Road over Tocowa 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Muggy Hill Road over Tocowa Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Muggy Hill Road over Tocowa Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Muggy Hill Road over Tocowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.