US Bridges

Henry Place Road over Techeva Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T13N R 1E · Structure no. SA8200000000201

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Place Road over Techeva Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry Place Road over Techeva Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHenry Place Road
CrossesTecheva Creek
LocationSec 30 T13N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 100
Coordinates32.94917, -90.23419
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$540,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Place Road over Techeva Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Place Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Place Road over Techeva Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Henry Place Road over Techeva Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Place Road over Techeva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.