US Bridges

Hayward Jacks Road over Tippo Bayou

PoorClosed to traffic

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · SEC_35_T22N_R 1E · Structure no. SA6800000000006

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayward Jacks Road over Tippo Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Hayward Jacks Road over Tippo Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHayward Jacks Road
CrossesTippo Bayou
LocationSEC_35_T22N_R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 313
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.73411, -90.17106
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayward Jacks Road over Tippo Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayward Jacks Road over Tippo Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hayward Jacks Road over Tippo Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hayward Jacks Road over Tippo Bayou?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hayward Jacks Road over Tippo Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.