US Bridges

Tate-Marshall Cord over Cathy Creek

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 5S R 5W · Structure no. SA6900000000047

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tate-Marshall Cord over Cathy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tate-Marshall Cord over Cathy Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTate-Marshall Cord
CrossesCathy Creek
LocationSec 8 T 5S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.656, -89.74439
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Tate-Marshall Cord over Cathy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tate-Marshall Cord over Cathy 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 January 2025.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tate-Marshall Cord over Cathy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Tate-Marshall Cord over Cathy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.