US Bridges

CR 560 over Hatchie River

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 3S R 5E B · Structure no. SA0200000000103

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 560 over Hatchie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 560 over Hatchie River in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 560
CrossesHatchie River
LocationSec 24 T 3S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 990
Coordinates34.80772, -88.72392
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 560 over Hatchie River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 560 over Hatchie River 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 560 over Hatchie River carry?

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

How long is CR 560 over Hatchie River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 560 over Hatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.