US Bridges

Jasper Co. 299 over Bch of Tallahala Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 3N R11E · Structure no. SA3100000000072

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 299 over Bch of Tallahala Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jasper Co. 299 over Bch of 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Co. 299
CrossesBch of Tallahala Creek
LocationSec 35 T 3N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.06178, -89.14661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$175,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 299 over Bch of Tallahala Creek built?

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

What condition is Jasper Co. 299 over Bch of Tallahala Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 299 over Bch of Tallahala Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jasper Co. 299 over Bch of Tallahala Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Jasper Co. 299 over Bch of Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.