US Bridges

SR 19 over Tallahata Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N Newton Cl · Structure no. 310001905004240

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Tallahata Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 19 over Tallahata Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesTallahata Creek
Location0.8 MI N Newton Cl
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.58675, -88.94473
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 19 over Tallahata Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Tallahata Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Tallahata Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Tallahata Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns SR 19 over Tallahata Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.