US Bridges

N. College St. over Tuscumbia Creek

FairPosted for load

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 5S R 7E · Structure no. SA5900000000048

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. College St. over Tuscumbia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. College St. over Tuscumbia Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,150 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. College St.
CrossesTuscumbia Creek
LocationSec 3 T 5S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyPrentiss County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.67245, -88.56042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. College St. over Tuscumbia Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. College St. over Tuscumbia 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N. College St. over Tuscumbia Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N. College St. over Tuscumbia Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N. College St. over Tuscumbia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.