US Bridges

House Road over Tesheva Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T13N R 1E · Structure no. SA820000000A208

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

House Road over Tesheva Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying House Road over Tesheva Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHouse Road
CrossesTesheva Creek
LocationSec 34 T13N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates32.92722, -90.18978
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic175 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was House Road over Tesheva Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is House Road over Tesheva 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does House Road over Tesheva Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is House Road over Tesheva Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns House Road over Tesheva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.