US Bridges

Dundee-Crenshaw RD over New Canal

Good

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 6S R10W B · Structure no. SA7200000000031

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dundee-Crenshaw RD over New Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Dundee-Crenshaw RD over New Canal in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesDundee-Crenshaw RD
CrossesNew Canal
LocationSec 36 T 6S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 2844
Coordinates34.51089, -90.20818
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Dundee-Crenshaw RD over New Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dundee-Crenshaw RD over New Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Dundee-Crenshaw RD over New Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dundee-Crenshaw RD over New Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dundee-Crenshaw RD over New Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.