US Bridges

Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T23N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000011

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
193 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2035. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTippo Road
CrossesTippo Bayou
LocationSec 14 T23N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 810
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.86682, -90.16261
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2015)
Projected traffic825 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.