US Bridges

Pierce Road over Tallahata Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 8N R13E · Structure no. SA5100000000146

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Road over Tallahata Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pierce Road over Tallahata Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPierce Road
CrossesTallahata Creek
LocationSec 2 T 8N R13E
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.5621, -88.93854
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$208,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pierce Road over Tallahata Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce Road over Tallahata 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pierce Road over Tallahata Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Pierce Road over Tallahata Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Road over Tallahata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.