Allison Road over Tippo Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T23N R 1E · Structure no. SA6800000000012
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 207 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allison Road over Tippo Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allison Road over Tippo Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allison Road over Tippo Bayou built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Allison 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 Allison Road over Tippo Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Allison Road over Tippo Bayou?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Allison Road over Tippo Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.