US Bridges

CR 560 over Elliott Creek

FairPosted for load

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 3S R 6E B · Structure no. SA0200000000111

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 560 over Elliott Creek is a steel other carrying CR 560 over Elliott Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 560
CrossesElliott Creek
LocationSec 19 T 3S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 990
CountyAlcorn County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.80766, -88.71557
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating4.5 US tons
Inventory rating2.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 560 over Elliott Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CR 560 over Elliott Creek 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 Elliott Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 560 over Elliott Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 560 over Elliott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.