Sharkey Road over Tallahatchie River
FairPosted for loadTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T23N R 1W B · Structure no. SA6800000000013
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharkey Road over Tallahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharkey Road over Tallahatchie River in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sharkey Road over Tallahatchie River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sharkey Road over Tallahatchie River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sharkey Road over Tallahatchie River carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sharkey Road over Tallahatchie River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sharkey Road over Tallahatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.