Three Mile Stretch over Tallahala Creek
FairPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 7N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000077
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 263 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Three Mile Stretch over Tallahala Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Three Mile Stretch over Tallahala Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Three Mile Stretch over Tallahala Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Three Mile Stretch over Tallahala Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Three Mile Stretch over Tallahala Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Three Mile Stretch over Tallahala Creek?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Three Mile Stretch over Tallahala Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.