US Bridges

Looxahoma-Tyro RD over James Wolf Creek Branch

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 6S R 6W B · Structure no. SA6900000000103

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Looxahoma-Tyro RD over James Wolf Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Looxahoma-Tyro RD over James Wolf Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLooxahoma-Tyro RD
CrossesJames Wolf Creek Branch
LocationSec 2 T 6S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1925
Coordinates34.59032, -89.79794
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 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 traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$810,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Looxahoma-Tyro RD over James Wolf Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Looxahoma-Tyro RD over James Wolf 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 2024.

How much traffic does Looxahoma-Tyro RD over James Wolf Creek Branch carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Looxahoma-Tyro RD over James Wolf Creek Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Looxahoma-Tyro RD over James Wolf Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.