CR 253 over Choate Creek
GoodAlcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 2S R 8E · Structure no. SA0200000000090
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 253 over Choate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 253 over Choate Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 253 over Choate Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 253 over Choate 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR 253 over Choate Creek carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 253 over Choate Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns CR 253 over Choate Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.