US Bridges

Martin Street over Town Creek

Fair

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T11S R 4W · Structure no. SA8100000000092

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Street over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Martin Street over Town Creek in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMartin Street
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 4 T11S R 4W
RouteCity Street 4224
Coordinates34.15411, -89.62822
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Martin Street over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Street over Town Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Street over Town Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Martin Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Martin Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.