US Bridges

Jasper Co. 21 over Tallahoma Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T10N R12W B · Structure no. SA3100000000117

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 21 over Tallahoma Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jasper Co. 21 over Tallahoma Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Co. 21
CrossesTallahoma Creek
LocationSec 2 T10N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 1316
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.85775, -89.17286
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$279,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 21 over Tallahoma Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 21 over Tallahoma 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 21 over Tallahoma Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 21 over Tallahoma Creek?

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

Who owns Jasper Co. 21 over Tallahoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.