US Bridges

SR 8 over Tallahatchie Channel

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 4.1 MI E Leflore Cl · Structure no. 310000806804760

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
402 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Tallahatchie Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Tallahatchie Channel in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesTallahatchie Channel
Location4.1 MI E Leflore Cl
RouteState Highway 8
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.75903, -90.23816
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 8 over Tallahatchie Channel built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Tallahatchie Channel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Tallahatchie Channel carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Tallahatchie Channel?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Tallahatchie Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.