Island Road over Tippo Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T23N R 1E · Structure no. SA6800000000010
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Road over Tippo Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Road over Tippo Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Road over Tippo Bayou built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Island 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 Island Road over Tippo Bayou carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Island Road over Tippo Bayou?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Island Road over Tippo Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.