US Bridges

CR 606 over Tarebreeches Creek

FairPosted for load

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 2S R 6E B · Structure no. SA0200000000044

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 606 over Tarebreeches Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 606 over Tarebreeches Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 606
CrossesTarebreeches Creek
LocationSec 8 T 2S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 970
Coordinates34.92055, -88.69054
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2024)
Projected traffic323 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 606 over Tarebreeches Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 606 over Tarebreeches 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 606 over Tarebreeches Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 606 over Tarebreeches Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 606 over Tarebreeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.