US Bridges

CR 560 over Hatchie Relief

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 3S R 5E B · Structure no. SA0200000000102

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 560 over Hatchie Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 560 over Hatchie Relief in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 560
CrossesHatchie Relief
LocationSec 24 T 3S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 990
Coordinates34.80776, -88.72901
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$208,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 560 over Hatchie Relief built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 560 over Hatchie Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 560 over Hatchie Relief carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 560 over Hatchie Relief?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 560 over Hatchie Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.