US Bridges

Leverette Lane over Tippo Bayou

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T23N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000008

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leverette Lane over Tippo Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Leverette Lane over Tippo Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLeverette Lane
CrossesTippo Bayou
LocationSec 2 T23N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 814
Coordinates33.89739, -90.17039
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tippo Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leverette Lane over Tippo Bayou 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Leverette Lane over Tippo Bayou carry?

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

How long is Leverette Lane over Tippo Bayou?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Leverette Lane over Tippo Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.