Tallahatchie County Bridge Report Card
Tallahatchie County scores 57 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
Tallahatchie County has 156 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 32 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 20.5% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,775 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Tallahatchie County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 57/100 (F). The county has 156 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 32 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,775 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 20.5% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.5% of measured traffic | 2.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 79,670 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 20.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,775 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Tallahatchie County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teasdale Road over Tillatoba Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1963 |
| Tutwiler Road over Upper Quiver River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 180 | 1965 |
| Paul-shady Grove R over Ascalmore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1976 |
| Sheley Road over Trib Of Tallahatchie Riv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1982 |
| Milam Lane over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1990 |
| Strdivant-white RD over Parks Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1970 |
| Adams Road over Hunter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1945 |
| King Road over Burgess Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1954 |
| White Lake Road over Brushy Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1964 |
| White Lake Road over Opposum Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1966 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.