US Bridges

Morrison RD over Bch Tallahalla Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 3N R 4W · Structure no. SA2500000000031

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrison RD over Bch Tallahalla Creek is a steel culvert carrying Morrison RD over Bch Tallahalla Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMorrison RD
CrossesBch Tallahalla Creek
LocationSec 13 T 3N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 5275
Coordinates32.09936, -90.56356
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrison RD over Bch Tallahalla Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrison RD over Bch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Morrison RD over Bch Tallahalla Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Morrison RD over Bch Tallahalla Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Morrison RD over Bch Tallahalla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.