US Bridges

Jasper Co. 1539 over West Tallahala Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 3N R10E B · Structure no. SA3100000000059

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 1539 over West Tallahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jasper Co. 1539 over West Tallahala Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2044. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Co. 1539
CrossesWest Tallahala Creek
LocationSec 29 T 3N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.07056, -89.2915
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 1539 over West Tallahala Creek built?

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

What condition is Jasper Co. 1539 over West Tallahala Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 1539 over West Tallahala Creek carry?

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

How long is Jasper Co. 1539 over West Tallahala Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 1539 over West Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.