US Bridges

Victoria Ave. over Trib of Tallahala Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 8N R11W · Structure no. SA3400000000113

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Ave. over Trib of Tallahala Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victoria Ave. over Trib of Tallahala Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVictoria Ave.
CrossesTrib of Tallahala Creek
LocationSec 5 T 8N R11W
RouteCity Street 8104
Coordinates31.69481, -89.11989
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victoria Ave. over Trib of Tallahala Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victoria Ave. over Trib of 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 2023.

How much traffic does Victoria Ave. over Trib of Tallahala Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Ave. over Trib of Tallahala Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Ave. over Trib of Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.