CR 505 over Mcelroy Creek
GoodAlcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 2S R 7E · Structure no. SA0200000000078
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 505 over Mcelroy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 505 over Mcelroy 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 505 over Mcelroy Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 505 over Mcelroy 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 505 over Mcelroy Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 505 over Mcelroy Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CR 505 over Mcelroy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.