US Bridges

SR 349 over Little Tallahatchie Trib

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI N Union Cl · Structure no. 310034904701080

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 349 over Little Tallahatchie Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 349 over Little Tallahatchie Trib in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR 349
CrossesLittle Tallahatchie Trib
Location4.5 MI N Union Cl
RouteState Highway 349
Coordinates34.55422, -89.31094
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 349 over Little Tallahatchie Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 349 over Little Tallahatchie Trib 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 349 over Little Tallahatchie Trib carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 349 over Little Tallahatchie Trib?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 349 over Little Tallahatchie Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.