US Bridges

Lane Road over Ascalmore Creek

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T23N R 3E · Structure no. SA6800000000029

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane Road over Ascalmore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lane Road over Ascalmore Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLane Road
CrossesAscalmore Creek
LocationSec 2 T23N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.89181, -89.95344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lane Road over Ascalmore Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lane Road over 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 Lane Road over Ascalmore Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lane Road over Ascalmore Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Lane Road over Ascalmore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.