US Bridges

Star RD over Tumbaloo Creek

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 4N R 3E B · Structure no. SA6100000000061

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star RD over Tumbaloo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Star RD over Tumbaloo Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesStar RD
CrossesTumbaloo Creek
LocationSec 16 T 4N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 426
Coordinates32.18766, -90.00101
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Star RD over Tumbaloo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star RD over Tumbaloo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Star RD over Tumbaloo Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Star RD over Tumbaloo Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Star RD over Tumbaloo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.