US Bridges

Leverette Lane over Trib of Ascalmore Creek

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T23N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leverette Lane over Trib of Ascalmore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leverette Lane over Trib of Ascalmore Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLeverette Lane
CrossesTrib of Ascalmore Creek
LocationSec 1 T23N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 814
Coordinates33.88378, -90.13708
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Leverette Lane over Trib of Ascalmore Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leverette Lane over Trib of Ascalmore 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Leverette Lane over Trib of Ascalmore Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Leverette Lane over Trib of Ascalmore Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Leverette Lane over Trib of Ascalmore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.