US Bridges

Jasper Co. 31 over Tallahattah Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T10N R11W B · Structure no. SA3100000000115

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 31 over Tallahattah Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 31 over Tallahattah Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 31
CrossesTallahattah Creek
LocationSec 3 T10N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 87
Coordinates31.86143, -89.0865
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
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$625,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 31 over Tallahattah Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 31 over Tallahattah 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. 31 over Tallahattah Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 31 over Tallahattah Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 31 over Tallahattah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.