US Bridges

Tom Payne Road over Creek

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T24N R 3E · Structure no. SA6800000000053

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Payne Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tom Payne Road over Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTom Payne Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 4 T24N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 187
Coordinates33.97814, -89.97981
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Tom Payne Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Payne Road over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Tom Payne Road over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Tom Payne Road over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Tom Payne Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.