SR 245 over Tallabinnela Creek
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI S Lee Cl · Structure no. 220004500919920
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 245 over Tallabinnela Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 245 over Tallabinnela Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 3 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 245 over Tallabinnela Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 245 over Tallabinnela 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 SR 245 over Tallabinnela Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 245 over Tallabinnela Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR 245 over Tallabinnela Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.