US Bridges

Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Ck Relief

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 3N R10E B · Structure no. SA3100000000055

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Ck Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Ck Relief in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 16
CrossesWest Tallahala Ck Relief
LocationSec 21 T 3N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 330
Coordinates32.09278, -89.28403
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$170,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Ck Relief built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Ck Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Ck Relief carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 16 over West Tallahala Ck Relief?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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 Ck Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.