US Bridges

CR 560 over Hatchie Relief

FairPosted for load

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 3S R 5E B · Structure no. SA0200000000104

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 560 over Hatchie Relief is a steel other carrying CR 560 over Hatchie Relief in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 560
CrossesHatchie Relief
LocationSec 24 T 3S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 990
CountyAlcorn County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.80765, -88.72256
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2013)
Projected traffic255 by 2035
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 560 over Hatchie Relief built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 560 over Hatchie Relief carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 560 over Hatchie Relief?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 560 over Hatchie Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.