US Bridges

Bush Dairy Road over Tallahoma Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 9N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000186

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
278 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Dairy Road over Tallahoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bush Dairy Road over Tallahoma Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBush Dairy Road
CrossesTallahoma Creek
LocationSec 14 T 9N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.74067, -89.18196
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush Dairy Road over Tallahoma Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush Dairy Road over Tallahoma 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bush Dairy Road over Tallahoma Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bush Dairy Road over Tallahoma Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bush Dairy Road over Tallahoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.