US Bridges

Sharon-Sville RD over Tallahala Relief

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T10N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000216

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon-Sville RD over Tallahala Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharon-Sville RD over Tallahala Relief in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSharon-Sville RD
CrossesTallahala Relief
LocationSec 35 T10N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 254
Coordinates31.78561, -89.07078
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$448,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon-Sville RD over Tallahala Relief built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon-Sville RD over Tallahala Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sharon-Sville RD over Tallahala Relief carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sharon-Sville RD over Tallahala Relief?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon-Sville RD over Tallahala Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.