SR 18 over Tallahala Creek
GoodJasper County, Mississippi · 5.4 MI W SR 503 · Structure no. 310001803113570
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Tallahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Tallahala Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Tallahala Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 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 18 over Tallahala Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Tallahala Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Tallahala Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.