US Bridges

Schlicht Road over Tallabinnela Crk

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T12S R 6E · Structure no. SA4800000000011

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schlicht Road over Tallabinnela Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schlicht Road over Tallabinnela Crk in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSchlicht Road
CrossesTallabinnela Crk
LocationSec 5 T12S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyMonroe County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.06722, -88.68436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$377,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schlicht Road over Tallabinnela Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schlicht Road over Tallabinnela Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Schlicht Road over Tallabinnela Crk carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Schlicht Road over Tallabinnela Crk?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Schlicht Road over Tallabinnela Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.