Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Creek
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 3N R10E B · Structure no. SA3100000000050
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.