Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 2N R 8E B · Structure no. SA5700000000074
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.