US Bridges

County Road 137 over Old Run Tallahatchie

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 6S R 3E B · Structure no. SA7300000000029

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 137 over Old Run Tallahatchie is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 137 over Old Run Tallahatchie in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 137
CrossesOld Run Tallahatchie
LocationSec 26 T 6S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.53127, -88.95567
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 County Road 137 over Old Run Tallahatchie built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 137 over Old Run Tallahatchie 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 137 over Old Run Tallahatchie carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 137 over Old Run Tallahatchie?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns County Road 137 over Old Run Tallahatchie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.