US Bridges

Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T24N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000037

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
840
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 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTippo Road
CrossesTippo Bayou
LocationSec 27 T24N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 810
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.91331, -90.18056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2015)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tippo Road over Tippo Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.