US Bridges

Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Relief

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 1N R11W B · Structure no. SA310000000A013

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

About this bridge

Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Relief 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 160 ft (48.8 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 Relief
LocationSec 31 T 1N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 373
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.88168, -89.10522
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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$950,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Relief built?

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

What condition is Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Relief?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper County 8 over Tallahala Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.