US Bridges

Old Highway 15 over Tributary Lappatubby CR

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 8S R 3E · Structure no. SA5800000000007

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 15 over Tributary Lappatubby CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway 15 over Tributary Lappatubby CR in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Highway 15
CrossesTributary Lappatubby CR
LocationSec 30 T 8S R 3E
RouteCity Street 505
Coordinates34.35525, -89.02936
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Highway 15 over Tributary Lappatubby CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 15 over Tributary Lappatubby CR 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 2025.

How much traffic does Old Highway 15 over Tributary Lappatubby CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 15 over Tributary Lappatubby CR?

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 Old Highway 15 over Tributary Lappatubby CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.