Dummy Line Road over Tallahatchie River
FairPanola County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 9S R 8W B · Structure no. SA5400000000123
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dummy Line Road over Tallahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dummy Line Road over Tallahatchie River in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dummy Line Road over Tallahatchie River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dummy Line 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Dummy Line Road over Tallahatchie River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dummy Line Road over Tallahatchie River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Dummy Line Road over Tallahatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.