US Bridges

Jasper Co. 16 over Bch of Tallahala Ck

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 2N R12E B · Structure no. SA3100000000041

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 16 over Bch of Tallahala Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 16 over Bch of Tallahala Ck in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 16
CrossesBch of Tallahala Ck
LocationSec 10 T 2N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 239
Coordinates32.02784, -89.05666
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2023)
Projected traffic585 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 16 over Bch of Tallahala Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 16 over Bch of Tallahala Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 16 over Bch of Tallahala Ck carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 16 over Bch of Tallahala Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 16 over Bch of Tallahala Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.