US Bridges

Young Crossing RD over Trib Tallahaga Canal

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T14N R12E B · Structure no. SA8000000000047

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young Crossing RD over Trib Tallahaga Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Young Crossing RD over Trib Tallahaga Canal in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesYoung Crossing RD
CrossesTrib Tallahaga Canal
LocationSec 29 T14N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates33.03691, -89.08578
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Young Crossing RD over Trib Tallahaga Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young Crossing RD over Trib Tallahaga 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Young Crossing RD over Trib Tallahaga Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Young Crossing RD over Trib Tallahaga Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Young Crossing RD over Trib Tallahaga Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.