US Bridges

Morrison RD over Tallahalla Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 3N R 4W · Structure no. SA2500000000032

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
290 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrison RD over Tallahalla Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Morrison RD over Tallahalla Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMorrison RD
CrossesTallahalla Creek
LocationSec 13 T 3N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 5275
Coordinates32.10043, -90.56962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.1 US tons
Inventory rating8.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$853,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrison RD over Tallahalla Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrison RD over Tallahalla 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Morrison RD over Tallahalla Creek carry?

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

How long is Morrison RD over Tallahalla Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morrison RD over Tallahalla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.