US Bridges

US 11 over Tallahala Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI S I 59 · Structure no. 210001103410700

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
552 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Tallahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Tallahala Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesTallahala Creek
Location0.6 MI S I 59
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates31.72213, -89.11369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 11 over Tallahala Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Tallahala Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Tallahala Creek?

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.