US Bridges

SR 30 over Tallahatchie River

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI E Lafayette Cl · Structure no. 310003007301900

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,462 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over Tallahatchie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 30 over Tallahatchie River in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 1,462 ft (445.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 30
CrossesTallahatchie River
Location1.5 MI E Lafayette Cl
RouteState Highway 30
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.48048, -89.22693
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,462 ft (445.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 30 over Tallahatchie River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 over Tallahatchie River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 30 over Tallahatchie River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over Tallahatchie River?

The structure is 1,462 ft (445.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 30 over Tallahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.