US Bridges

SR 28 over Tanyard Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E SR 43 South · Structure no. 310002806407760

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Tanyard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Tanyard Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesTanyard Creek
Location0.4 MI E SR 43 South
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.8543, -89.94781
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$434 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over Tanyard Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Tanyard Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Tanyard Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Tanyard Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Tanyard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.