US Bridges

Levee Road over Tallahatchie River

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T25N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000137

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
890 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levee Road over Tallahatchie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levee Road over Tallahatchie River in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLevee Road
CrossesTallahatchie River
LocationSec 21 T25N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 776
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.02129, -90.19288
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length890 ft (271.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Levee Road over Tallahatchie River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Road over Tallahatchie River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Levee Road over Tallahatchie River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Levee Road over Tallahatchie River?

The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over Tallahatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.