US Bridges

SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie R

Good

Union County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI N SR 178 · Structure no. 31000150732967A

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie R in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesLittle Tallahatchie R
Location1.8 MI N SR 178
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates34.50775, -88.99228
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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 R built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie R?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Little Tallahatchie R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.