US Bridges

Mudline Road over Mabus Creek

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T26N R 3E B · Structure no. SA6800000000131

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mudline Road over Mabus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mudline Road over Mabus 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMudline Road
CrossesMabus Creek
LocationSec 32 T26N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 2777
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.07776, -90.00281
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
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$7.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mudline Road over Mabus Creek built?

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

What condition is Mudline Road over Mabus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mudline Road over Mabus Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mudline Road over Mabus Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mudline Road over Mabus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.