US Bridges

Talawah Cutoff RD over Little Black Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 1N R14W · Structure no. SA3700000000001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talawah Cutoff RD over Little Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Talawah Cutoff RD over Little Black Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTalawah Cutoff RD
CrossesLittle Black Creek
LocationSec 5 T 1N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates31.06928, -89.43259
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Talawah Cutoff RD over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talawah Cutoff RD over Little Black 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Talawah Cutoff RD over Little Black Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Talawah Cutoff RD over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Talawah Cutoff RD over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.