US Bridges

Jasper Co. 1559 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 4N R11E · Structure no. SA3100000000095

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 1559 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 1559 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Co. 1559
CrossesBch of Tallahomo Ck
LocationSec 30 T 4N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 330
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.15892, -89.20302
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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$470,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 1559 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 1559 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck 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. 1559 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jasper Co. 1559 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 1559 over Bch of Tallahomo Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.