SR 27 over Tallahala Creek
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · 9.5 MI N Copiah Cl · Structure no. 310002702510250
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 27 over Tallahala Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 over Tallahala Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 27 over Tallahala Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 27 over Tallahala 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 27 over Tallahala Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SR 27 over Tallahala Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 27 over Tallahala Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.