Pleasant Grove RD over Tallasher Creek
PoorNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 8N R13E B · Structure no. SA5100000000151
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Grove RD over Tallasher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Tallasher Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pleasant Grove RD over Tallasher Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over Tallasher Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Pleasant Grove RD over Tallasher Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Tallasher Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Tallasher Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.