Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Creek
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T10N R12W · Structure no. SA3100000000122
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 297 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jasper Co. 8 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. 8 over Tallahoma Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Creek?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.