US Bridges

Flynt RD over Tallahoma Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 9N R12W · Structure no. SA3400000000191

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flynt RD over Tallahoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flynt RD over Tallahoma Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFlynt RD
CrossesTallahoma Creek
LocationSec 26 T 9N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates31.71383, -89.16547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Flynt RD over Tallahoma Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flynt RD over Tallahoma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Flynt RD over Tallahoma Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Flynt RD over Tallahoma Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Flynt RD over Tallahoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.