Ovett-Moselle RD over Tallahala Creek
PoorPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000024
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 560 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ovett-Moselle RD over Tallahala Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ovett-Moselle RD over Tallahala Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ovett-Moselle RD over Tallahala Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ovett-Moselle RD over Tallahala Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ovett-Moselle RD over Tallahala Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ovett-Moselle RD over Tallahala Creek?
The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ovett-Moselle RD over Tallahala Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.