CO RD 518 over Tallahatchie River
FairPosted for loadLeflore County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T19N R 1E B · Structure no. SA4200000000025
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 535 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 518 over Tallahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 518 over Tallahatchie River in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2033. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 518 over Tallahatchie River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 518 over Tallahatchie River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 518 over Tallahatchie River carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 518 over Tallahatchie River?
The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 518 over Tallahatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.