SR 494 over Tallahatta Creek
FairNewton County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI W Lauderdale Cl · Structure no. 310049405101360
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 322 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 494 over Tallahatta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 494 over Tallahatta Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 494 over Tallahatta Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 494 over Tallahatta Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 494 over Tallahatta Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 494 over Tallahatta Creek?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 494 over Tallahatta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.