US Bridges

Highpoint-Weir RD over Tallahaga Creek

FairPosted for load

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T15N R11E B · Structure no. SA8000000000067

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highpoint-Weir RD over Tallahaga Creek is a concrete slab carrying Highpoint-Weir RD over Tallahaga Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHighpoint-Weir RD
CrossesTallahaga Creek
LocationSec 35 T15N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 283
Coordinates33.11893, -89.1274
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic615 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Highpoint-Weir RD over Tallahaga Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highpoint-Weir RD over Tallahaga Creek 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 Highpoint-Weir RD over Tallahaga Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Highpoint-Weir RD over Tallahaga Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Highpoint-Weir RD over Tallahaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.