Tara Road over Bch of Richland Creek
FairRankin County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 5N R 3E · Structure no. SA6100000000096
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tara Road over Bch of Richland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tara Road over Bch of Richland Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Tara Road over Bch of Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tara Road over Bch of Richland Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Tara Road over Bch of Richland Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Tara Road over Bch of Richland Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Tara Road over Bch of Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.