US Bridges

Teasdale Road over Tillatoba Crk

PoorPosted for load

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T25N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6800000000088

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teasdale Road over Tillatoba Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teasdale Road over Tillatoba Crk in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,650 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTeasdale Road
CrossesTillatoba Crk
LocationSec 14 T25N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 784
Coordinates34.03656, -90.04954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans200 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$853,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teasdale Road over Tillatoba Crk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teasdale Road over Tillatoba Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Teasdale Road over Tillatoba Crk carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Teasdale Road over Tillatoba Crk?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Teasdale Road over Tillatoba Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.