US Bridges

CR 605 over Tarebreeches Creek

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 2S R 6E B · Structure no. SA0200000000045

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 605 over Tarebreeches Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 605 over Tarebreeches Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 605
CrossesTarebreeches Creek
LocationSec 9 T 2S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates34.92722, -88.66453
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic413 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
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 CR 605 over Tarebreeches Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 605 over Tarebreeches Creek 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 605 over Tarebreeches Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 605 over Tarebreeches Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 605 over Tarebreeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.