US Bridges

Simms Road over Trib of Tallahaga Ck

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T14N R11E · Structure no. SA8000000000130

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simms Road over Trib of Tallahaga Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Simms Road over Trib of Tallahaga Ck in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSimms Road
CrossesTrib of Tallahaga Ck
LocationSec 13 T14N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 682
Coordinates33.068, -89.11878
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Simms Road over Trib of Tallahaga Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simms Road over Trib of Tallahaga Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Simms Road over Trib of Tallahaga Ck carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Simms Road over Trib of Tallahaga Ck?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Simms Road over Trib of Tallahaga Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.