US Bridges

Eglin Road over Branch of Bayou Talla

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 7S R 8W · Structure no. SA3000000000203

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eglin Road over Branch of Bayou Talla is a concrete culvert carrying Eglin Road over Branch of Bayou Talla in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEglin Road
CrossesBranch of Bayou Talla
LocationSec 9 T 7S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.45283, -88.78265
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eglin Road over Branch of Bayou Talla built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eglin Road over Branch of Bayou Talla 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Eglin Road over Branch of Bayou Talla carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eglin Road over Branch of Bayou Talla?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Eglin Road over Branch of Bayou Talla?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.