US Bridges

Fordyke Road over Techeva Creek

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T12N R 1E · Structure no. SA820000000A129

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fordyke Road over Techeva Creek is a steel other carrying Fordyke Road over Techeva Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFordyke Road
CrossesTecheva Creek
LocationSec 1 T12N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.91611, -90.15153
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2045
Trucks—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fordyke Road over Techeva Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fordyke 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 Fordyke Road over Techeva Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fordyke Road over Techeva Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Fordyke Road over Techeva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.