SR 15 over Tallahala Creek
GoodJasper County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI S Newton Cl · Structure no. 310001503111980
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Tallahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Tallahala Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR 15 over Tallahala Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Tallahala 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Tallahala Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Tallahala Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Tallahala Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.