US Bridges

Jasper Co. 24 over Tallahoma Creek

Poor

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 4N R11E B · Structure no. SA3100000000094

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 24 over Tallahoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 24 over Tallahoma Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 24
CrossesTallahoma Creek
LocationSec 18 T 4N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates32.19002, -89.20616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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. 24 over Tallahoma Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 24 over Tallahoma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 24 over Tallahoma Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 24 over Tallahoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.