US Bridges

SR 24 over Tangipahoa River Trib

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI W I 55 · Structure no. 310002405707330

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Tangipahoa River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Tangipahoa River Trib in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesTangipahoa River Trib
Location3.0 MI W I 55
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates31.20884, -90.53115
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 24 over Tangipahoa River Trib built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Tangipahoa River Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Tangipahoa River Trib carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Tangipahoa River Trib?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Tangipahoa River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.