US Bridges

Jasper Co. 1539 over Tallahala Ck Relief

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 3N R10E B · Structure no. SA3100000000058

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 1539 over Tallahala Ck Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 1539 over Tallahala Ck Relief 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 1539
CrossesTallahala Ck Relief
LocationSec 29 T 3N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 168
Coordinates32.07075, -89.29386
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$358,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 1539 over Tallahala Ck Relief built?

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

What condition is Jasper Co. 1539 over 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. 1539 over Tallahala Ck Relief carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 1539 over Tallahala Ck Relief?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 1539 over Tallahala Ck Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.