US Bridges

CO RD 222 over Turkey Creek

Good

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T25N R 6E B · Structure no. SA8100000000076

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 222 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 222 over Turkey Creek in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2034. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 222
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 35 T25N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 1800
Coordinates33.98389, -89.64611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2014)
Projected traffic510 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD 222 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 222 over Turkey Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 222 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 222 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 222 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.