US Bridges

County Road 46 over Tallahatchie Relief

FairPosted for load

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 7S R 1E B · Structure no. SA7300000000073

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 46 over Tallahatchie Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 46 over Tallahatchie Relief in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 46
CrossesTallahatchie Relief
LocationSec 26 T 7S R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 923
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.45147, -89.16732
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$942,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 46 over Tallahatchie Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 46 over Tallahatchie Relief 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 46 over Tallahatchie Relief carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 46 over Tallahatchie Relief?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 46 over Tallahatchie Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.