Talley Road over Ebenezer Branch
PoorClosed to trafficChoctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T18N R 8E · Structure no. SA1000000000046
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Talley Road over Ebenezer Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talley Road over Ebenezer Branch in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Talley Road over Ebenezer Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Talley Road over Ebenezer Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Talley Road over Ebenezer Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Talley Road over Ebenezer Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Talley Road over Ebenezer Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.