US Bridges

Tate-Marshall Cord over Hickahala Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 5S R 5W · Structure no. SA6900000000042

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tate-Marshall Cord over Hickahala Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tate-Marshall Cord over Hickahala Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTate-Marshall Cord
CrossesHickahala Creek Branch
LocationSec 4 T 5S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.67406, -89.72936
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2025)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$893,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tate-Marshall Cord over Hickahala Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tate-Marshall Cord over Hickahala Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tate-Marshall Cord over Hickahala Creek Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Tate-Marshall Cord over Hickahala Creek Branch?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tate-Marshall Cord over Hickahala Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.