US Bridges

Jasper Co. 24 over West Tallahala Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 4N R10E B · Structure no. SA3100000000082

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 24 over West Tallahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 24 over West Tallahala Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Co. 24
CrossesWest Tallahala Creek
LocationSec 7 T 4N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.19997, -89.31574
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 24 over West Tallahala Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 24 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 24 over West Tallahala Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jasper Co. 24 over West Tallahala Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 24 over West Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.