US Bridges

East Tate Road over Hickahala Creek Branch

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 5S R 6W · Structure no. SA690000000A062

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Tate Road over Hickahala Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying East Tate Road over Hickahala Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEast Tate Road
CrossesHickahala Creek Branch
LocationSec 8 T 5S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates34.65586, -89.85912
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Tate Road over Hickahala Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Tate Road 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 East Tate Road over Hickahala Creek Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Tate Road over Hickahala Creek Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns East Tate Road over Hickahala Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.