US Bridges

SR 7 over Tallahatchie River

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI S SR 310 · Structure no. 310000703613250

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,212 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Tallahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Tallahatchie River in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 2,212 ft (674.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesTallahatchie River
Location2.3 MI S SR 310
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.54177, -89.49242
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,212 ft (674.3 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 7 over Tallahatchie River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Tallahatchie River 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 SR 7 over Tallahatchie River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Tallahatchie River?

The structure is 2,212 ft (674.3 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Tallahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.