US Bridges

Tatum Pond Road over Tillatoba Creek

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T24N R 3E B · Structure no. SA6800000000052

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tatum Pond Road over Tillatoba Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tatum Pond Road over Tillatoba Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesTatum Pond Road
CrossesTillatoba Creek
LocationSec 4 T24N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 2778
Coordinates33.97849, -89.97898
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic270 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Tatum Pond Road over Tillatoba Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tatum Pond Road over Tillatoba Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tatum Pond Road over Tillatoba Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tatum Pond Road over Tillatoba Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tatum Pond Road over Tillatoba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.