US Bridges

Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahatta Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 1N R12E B · Structure no. SA310000000A014

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahatta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahatta 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 8
CrossesTallahatta Creek
LocationSec 33 T 1N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 990
Coordinates31.88317, -89.06864
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 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 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahatta Creek built?

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

What condition is Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahatta 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahatta Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahatta Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 8 over Tallahatta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.