US Bridges

Levee Road over Trib to Tallahatchie Riv

FairPosted for load

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T25N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000071

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levee Road over Trib to Tallahatchie Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying Levee Road over Trib to Tallahatchie Riv in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLevee Road
CrossesTrib to Tallahatchie Riv
LocationSec 22 T25N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 776
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.02119, -90.18308
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Levee Road over Trib to Tallahatchie Riv built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Road over Trib to Tallahatchie Riv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Levee Road over Trib to Tallahatchie Riv carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Levee Road over Trib to Tallahatchie Riv?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over Trib to Tallahatchie Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.