US Bridges

Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 1N R11W B · Structure no. SA310000000A012

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper County 8
CrossesTallahala Creek
LocationSec 31 T 1N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 373
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.88078, -89.10759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.