US Bridges

Davis Road over Techeva Creek

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T12N R 1E · Structure no. SA8200000000132

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
146 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Techeva Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Davis Road over Techeva Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2047. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Road
CrossesTecheva Creek
LocationSec 5 T12N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.91944, -90.21389
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$438,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Road over Techeva Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Road over Techeva 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Road over Techeva Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Davis Road over Techeva Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Road over Techeva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.