US Bridges

Locust Grove Road over Techeva Creek

PoorPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T13N R 1E · Structure no. SA820000000A196

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Grove Road over Techeva Creek is a steel other carrying Locust Grove Road over Techeva Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLocust Grove Road
CrossesTecheva Creek
LocationSec 19 T13N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 230
Coordinates32.95767, -90.22727
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks12%
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$314,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Grove Road over Techeva Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Grove Road over Techeva Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Locust Grove Road over Techeva Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Locust Grove Road over Techeva Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Grove Road over Techeva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.