US Bridges

William Adams Road over Tillatoba Creek

FairPosted for load

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · SEC_24_T25N_R 3E B · Structure no. SA6800000000110

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

William Adams Road over Tillatoba Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying William Adams Road over Tillatoba Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliam Adams Road
CrossesTillatoba Creek
LocationSEC_24_T25N_R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.02144, -89.93553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans100 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$153,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was William Adams Road over Tillatoba Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is William Adams Road over Tillatoba Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does William Adams Road over Tillatoba Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is William Adams Road over Tillatoba Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns William Adams Road over Tillatoba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.