US Bridges

SR 18 over Tallahalla Relief

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI E SR 501 · Structure no. 310001806511910

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Tallahalla Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Tallahalla Relief in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesTallahalla Relief
Location2.7 MI E SR 501
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates32.00109, -89.36295
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18 over Tallahalla Relief built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Tallahalla Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Tallahalla Relief carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Tallahalla Relief?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Tallahalla Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.