US Bridges

Shady Grve-Moss RD over Tallahoma Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T10N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000222

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grve-Moss RD over Tallahoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shady Grve-Moss RD over Tallahoma Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesShady Grve-Moss RD
CrossesTallahoma Creek
LocationSec 35 T10N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 262
Coordinates31.79708, -89.17592
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 traffic820 (2023)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Grve-Moss RD over Tallahoma Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Grve-Moss 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 Shady Grve-Moss RD over Tallahoma Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shady Grve-Moss 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 Shady Grve-Moss RD over Tallahoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.