US Bridges

Burnt Bridge RD over Tallahoma Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 8N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000136

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Bridge RD over Tallahoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnt Bridge RD over Tallahoma Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBurnt Bridge RD
CrossesTallahoma Creek
LocationSec 22 T 8N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 184
Coordinates31.6425, -89.19244
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnt Bridge RD over Tallahoma Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnt Bridge RD over Tallahoma 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Burnt Bridge RD over Tallahoma Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Burnt Bridge RD over Tallahoma Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt Bridge RD over Tallahoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.