US Bridges

Foreman Toles Road over Tallachula Ck.

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 9N R14E · Structure no. SA3500000000003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foreman Toles Road over Tallachula Ck. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foreman Toles Road over Tallachula Ck. in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesForeman Toles Road
CrossesTallachula Ck.
LocationSec 10 T 9N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 123
Coordinates32.64142, -88.85852
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foreman Toles Road over Tallachula Ck. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foreman Toles Road over Tallachula Ck. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Foreman Toles Road over Tallachula Ck. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Foreman Toles Road over Tallachula Ck.?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Foreman Toles Road over Tallachula Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.