US Bridges

Belmont Road over Tallahatchie River

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8S R 7W B · Structure no. SA5400000000073

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Road over Tallahatchie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont Road over Tallahatchie River in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2044. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmont Road
CrossesTallahatchie River
LocationSec 13 T 8S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 842
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.38725, -89.88196
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic975 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Road over Tallahatchie River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Road over Tallahatchie River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Belmont Road over Tallahatchie River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Road over Tallahatchie River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Road over Tallahatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.