US Bridges

SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie Rel

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI N SR 178 · Structure no. 31000150732965A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
442 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie Rel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie Rel in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2043. The structure is 442 ft (134.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesLittle Tallahatchie Rel
Location1.6 MI N SR 178
RouteState Highway 15
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.50309, -88.9932
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length442 ft (134.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie Rel built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie Rel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie Rel carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie Rel?

The structure is 442 ft (134.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.