US Bridges

James Road over Burkhalter Creek

FairPosted for load

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · SEC_28_T26N_R 3E B · Structure no. SA6800000000129

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Road over Burkhalter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying James Road over Burkhalter Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Road
CrossesBurkhalter Creek
LocationSEC_28_T26N_R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 161
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.09925, -89.97939
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2012)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Road over Burkhalter Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Road over Burkhalter 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does James Road over Burkhalter Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is James Road over Burkhalter Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns James Road over Burkhalter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.