US Bridges

Jasper Co. 20 over Bch of Tallahala Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 3N R11E B · Structure no. SA3100000000068

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 20 over Bch of Tallahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 20 over Bch of Tallahala Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Co. 20
CrossesBch of Tallahala Creek
LocationSec 12 T 3N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 1330
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.12274, -89.13083
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 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 (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 20 over Bch of Tallahala Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 20 over Bch of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 20 over Bch of Tallahala Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 20 over Bch of Tallahala Creek?

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. 20 over Bch of Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.