US Bridges

Chapel Hill RD over Tallahalla Creek

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 3N R 3W B · Structure no. SA2500000000022

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Hill RD over Tallahalla Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Hill RD over Tallahalla Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChapel Hill RD
CrossesTallahalla Creek
LocationSec 6 T 3N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 494
Coordinates32.1334, -90.54399
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$539,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel Hill RD over Tallahalla Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Hill RD over Tallahalla 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Chapel Hill RD over Tallahalla Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Hill RD over Tallahalla Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Hill RD over Tallahalla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.