CO RD 559 over Tallahatchie River
FairLeflore County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T21N R 1E B · Structure no. SA4200000000083
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 574 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 559 over Tallahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 559 over Tallahatchie River in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2033. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 559 over Tallahatchie River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 559 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 559 over Tallahatchie River carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 559 over Tallahatchie River?
The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 559 over Tallahatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.