US Bridges

CR 604 over Eastes Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 2S R 6E B · Structure no. SA0200000000046

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 604 over Eastes Creek Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 604 over Eastes Creek Branch in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 604
CrossesEastes Creek Branch
LocationSec 12 T 2S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 945
Coordinates34.91722, -88.62917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 604 over Eastes Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 604 over Eastes Creek Branch 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 604 over Eastes Creek Branch carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 604 over Eastes Creek Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 604 over Eastes Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.