US Bridges

Teasdale Road over Mitchell Creek

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T25N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6800000000087

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teasdale Road over Mitchell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Teasdale Road over Mitchell Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTeasdale Road
CrossesMitchell Creek
LocationSec 12 T25N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 784
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.05308, -90.04022
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Teasdale Road over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teasdale Road over Mitchell 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 Teasdale Road over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Teasdale Road over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Teasdale Road over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.