US Bridges

Jasper Co. 23 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 1N R11E B · Structure no. SA3100000000008

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 23 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Jasper Co. 23 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 23
CrossesBch of Tallahomo Ck
LocationSec 16 T 1N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 241
Coordinates31.92597, -89.17189
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 23 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 23 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 23 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 23 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jasper Co. 23 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.