US Bridges

County Road 298 over Tallashua Creek Relief

GoodPosted for load

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 9N R13E B · Structure no. SA5000000000032

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 298 over Tallashua Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying County Road 298 over Tallashua Creek Relief in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 298
CrossesTallashua Creek Relief
LocationSec 15 T 9N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 322
Coordinates32.62224, -88.95952
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 298 over Tallashua Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 298 over Tallashua Creek Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 298 over Tallashua Creek Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 298 over Tallashua Creek Relief?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 298 over Tallashua Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.