US Bridges

US 84 over Tallahala Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E I 59 · Structure no. 210008403415170

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
662 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Tallahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Tallahala Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 44 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesTallahala Creek
Location0.5 MI E I 59
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.69744, -89.11043
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Tallahala Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 84 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 84 over Tallahala Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Tallahala Creek?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.