US Bridges

Tate Street over Cassidy Bayou

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T24N R 2W · Structure no. SA6800000000043

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tate Street over Cassidy Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tate Street over Cassidy Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2038. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTate Street
CrossesCassidy Bayou
LocationSec 2 T24N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates33.97094, -90.36861
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic520 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Tate Street over Cassidy Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tate Street over Cassidy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tate Street over Cassidy Bayou carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tate Street over Cassidy Bayou?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tate Street over Cassidy Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.