Luther Hill RD over Tallahala Creek
FairJones County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000120
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Luther Hill RD over Tallahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Luther Hill RD over Tallahala Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Luther Hill RD over Tallahala Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Luther Hill RD 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 2023.
How much traffic does Luther Hill RD over Tallahala Creek carry?
About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Luther Hill RD over Tallahala Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Luther Hill RD over Tallahala Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.