Oakley Palestine over Tallahala Creek
FairHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 4N R 2W B · Structure no. SA2500000000074
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oakley Palestine over Tallahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Oakley Palestine over Tallahala Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oakley Palestine over Tallahala Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oakley Palestine over Tallahala 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Oakley Palestine over Tallahala Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Oakley Palestine over Tallahala Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Oakley Palestine over Tallahala Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.