US Bridges

Thigpen Road over Tallahalla Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 4N R 2W · Structure no. SA2500000000427

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thigpen Road over Tallahalla Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Thigpen Road over Tallahalla Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesThigpen Road
CrossesTallahalla Creek
LocationSec 3 T 4N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 99999
Coordinates32.21025, -90.38994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Thigpen Road over Tallahalla Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thigpen Road over Tallahalla Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Thigpen Road over Tallahalla Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Thigpen Road over Tallahalla Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Thigpen Road over Tallahalla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.