US Bridges

Shine-Turner RD over Talahatchie River

Fair

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T26N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6000000000031

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shine-Turner RD over Talahatchie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shine-Turner RD over Talahatchie River in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2038. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesShine-Turner RD
CrossesTalahatchie River
LocationSec 7 T26N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 1862
CountyQuitman County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.14467, -90.23013
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Shine-Turner RD over Talahatchie River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shine-Turner RD over Talahatchie 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shine-Turner RD over Talahatchie River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Shine-Turner RD over Talahatchie River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Shine-Turner RD over Talahatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.