US Bridges

Shannon Bottom RD over Techeva Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T13N R 1W · Structure no. SA8200000000193

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shannon Bottom RD over Techeva Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shannon Bottom RD over Techeva Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesShannon Bottom RD
CrossesTecheva Creek
LocationSec 16 T13N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates32.97883, -90.29861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$633,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shannon Bottom RD over Techeva Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shannon Bottom RD over Techeva 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shannon Bottom RD over Techeva Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shannon Bottom RD over Techeva Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shannon Bottom RD over Techeva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.