US Bridges

East Mchenry RD over Tuxachanie Creek

Good

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 4S R10W B · Structure no. SA6600000000069

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Mchenry RD over Tuxachanie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying East Mchenry RD over Tuxachanie Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesEast Mchenry RD
CrossesTuxachanie Creek
LocationSec 18 T 4S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates30.70298, -89.02527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 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 traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 East Mchenry RD over Tuxachanie Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Mchenry RD over Tuxachanie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does East Mchenry RD over Tuxachanie Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Mchenry RD over Tuxachanie Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Mchenry RD over Tuxachanie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.