Tatum Salt Dome over Lower Little River
GoodLamar County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 2N R16W · Structure no. SA3700000000011
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 267 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tatum Salt Dome over Lower Little River is a concrete channel beam carrying Tatum Salt Dome over Lower Little River in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tatum Salt Dome over Lower Little River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tatum Salt Dome over Lower Little 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Tatum Salt Dome over Lower Little River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tatum Salt Dome over Lower Little River?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Tatum Salt Dome over Lower Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.