SR 42 over Tallahalla Creek
GoodPerry County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI W SR 29 · Structure no. 310004205607050
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,302 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Tallahalla Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Tallahalla Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2043. The structure is 1,302 ft (396.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Tallahalla Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Tallahalla Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Tallahalla Creek carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Tallahalla Creek?
The structure is 1,302 ft (396.9 m) long with a longest span of 500 ft (152.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Tallahalla Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.