US Bridges

SR 19 over Tallashua Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI N Newton Cl · Structure no. 31000190500441B

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Tallashua Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Tallashua 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesTallashua Creek
Location2.7 MI N Newton Cl
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.60798, -88.96458
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 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 traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tallashua Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 19 over Tallashua 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 Tallashua Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Tallashua Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Tallashua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.