US Bridges

Old River Road over Tallahala Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 3N R11W B · Structure no. SA560000000A069

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
530 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Tallahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River Road over Tallahala Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesTallahala Creek
LocationSec 10 T 3N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates31.23266, -89.08404
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River Road over Tallahala Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Tallahala 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Tallahala Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Tallahala Creek?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.