US Bridges

SR 29 over Tallahalla Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 13.9 MI N Perry Cl · Structure no. 310002903406480

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Tallahalla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 29 over Tallahalla Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesSR 29
CrossesTallahalla Creek
Location13.9 MI N Perry Cl
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates31.59093, -89.16611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$517 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 29 over Tallahalla Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 over Tallahalla 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 SR 29 over Tallahalla Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Tallahalla Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over Tallahalla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.