US Bridges

Panola Avenue over Tallahatchie River

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 9S R 7W B · Structure no. SA5400000000107

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panola Avenue over Tallahatchie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panola Avenue over Tallahatchie River in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPanola Avenue
CrossesTallahatchie River
LocationSec 6 T 9S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 840
Coordinates34.33146, -89.96568
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Panola Avenue over Tallahatchie River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panola Avenue over Tallahatchie River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Panola Avenue over Tallahatchie River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Panola Avenue over Tallahatchie River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Panola Avenue over Tallahatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.