US Bridges

Central Avenue over Tributary of Lappatubby

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 8S R 3E · Structure no. SA5800000000008

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Tributary of Lappatubby is a concrete channel beam carrying Central Avenue over Tributary of Lappatubby in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesTributary of Lappatubby
LocationSec 30 T 8S R 3E
RouteCity Street 512
Coordinates34.35836, -89.02489
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic450 (2013)
Projected traffic675 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Central Avenue over Tributary of Lappatubby built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over Tributary of Lappatubby 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 Central Avenue over Tributary of Lappatubby carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Tributary of Lappatubby?

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 Central Avenue over Tributary of Lappatubby?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.