US Bridges

Josephine Road over White Oak Bayou

Good

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 5S R11W · Structure no. SA7200000000050

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josephine Road over White Oak Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Josephine Road over White Oak Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesJosephine Road
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
LocationSec 3 T 5S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 192
Coordinates34.67015, -90.34862
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Josephine Road over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Josephine Road over White Oak Bayou 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Josephine Road over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Josephine Road over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Josephine Road over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.