US Bridges

Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Ck Slough

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T10N R12W · Structure no. SA3100000000123

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Ck Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Ck Slough in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 8
CrossesTallahoma Ck Slough
LocationSec 14 T10N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates31.83172, -89.16409
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 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 traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Ck Slough built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Ck Slough 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 Ck Slough carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Ck Slough?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahoma Ck Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.