US Bridges

FAS 1925 Looxahoma over Creek

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6S R 5W B · Structure no. SA6900000000097

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1925 Looxahoma over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1925 Looxahoma over Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,012 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 1925 Looxahoma
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 6 T 6S R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 1925
Coordinates34.59038, -89.769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2022)
Projected traffic1,012 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1925 Looxahoma over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1925 Looxahoma over 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1925 Looxahoma over Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1925 Looxahoma over Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1925 Looxahoma over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.