US Bridges

SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI N SR 8 · Structure no. 310001500925570

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesTanglefoot Trail
Location3.7 MI N SR 8
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates33.93768, -89.01441
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.