US Bridges

CO RD 631 over Tallabogue Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 2N R17E · Structure no. SA1200000000070

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 631 over Tallabogue Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 631 over Tallabogue Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 49 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 631
CrossesTallabogue Creek
LocationSec 34 T 2N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 996
Coordinates31.96906, -88.54531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$347,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 631 over Tallabogue Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CO RD 631 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 631 over Tallabogue Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 631 over Tallabogue Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 631 over Tallabogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.