US Bridges

Jasper Co. 29 over East Tallahala Creek

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 3N R11E B · Structure no. SA3100000000071

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 29 over East Tallahala Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jasper Co. 29 over East Tallahala Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Co. 29
CrossesEast Tallahala Creek
LocationSec 23 T 3N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.08099, -89.14062
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$950,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 29 over East Tallahala Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 29 over East 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 29 over East Tallahala Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 29 over East Tallahala Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 29 over East Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.