US Bridges

CR 600 over Hatchie Tributary

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 2S R 5E B · Structure no. SA0200000000039

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 over Hatchie Tributary is a concrete slab carrying CR 600 over Hatchie Tributary in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 600
CrossesHatchie Tributary
LocationSec 17 T 2S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 998
Coordinates34.91222, -88.80436
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR 600 over Hatchie Tributary built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 over Hatchie Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 over Hatchie Tributary carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 over Hatchie Tributary?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 over Hatchie Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.