Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek
GoodPike County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 2N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000076
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 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 1992 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 33 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Tanglewood Road over Bala Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.