US Bridges

CO RD 131 over Turkey Creek

Good

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T25N R 7E · Structure no. SA8100000000095

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 131 over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 131 over Turkey Creek in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 131
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 19 T25N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates34.01431, -89.60833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 131 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 131 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 131 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 131 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 131 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.