US Bridges

CO RD 511 over Tallabogue Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 2N R17E B · Structure no. SA1200000000067

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
400 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 511 over Tallabogue Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 511 over Tallabogue Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCO RD 511
CrossesTallabogue Creek
LocationSec 19 T 2N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 346
Coordinates31.99668, -88.58604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans400
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2023)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$760,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 511 over Tallabogue Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 511 over Tallabogue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 511 over Tallabogue Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 511 over Tallabogue Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 511 over Tallabogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.