US Bridges

Gum Springs Road over Tallabogue Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 7N R 8E B · Structure no. SA6200000000087

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Springs Road over Tallabogue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gum Springs Road over Tallabogue Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGum Springs Road
CrossesTallabogue Creek
LocationSec 11 T 7N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 482
Coordinates32.45797, -89.45418
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum Springs Road over Tallabogue Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Springs Road over Tallabogue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gum Springs Road over Tallabogue Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gum Springs Road over Tallabogue Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gum Springs Road over Tallabogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.