US Bridges

US 84 over Tallahoma Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI E SR 28 · Structure no. 21000840341477B

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Tallahoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Tallahoma Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesTallahoma Creek
Location2.2 MI E SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.69285, -89.17121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 84 over Tallahoma Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Tallahoma 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 84 over Tallahoma Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Tallahoma Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Tallahoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.