US Bridges

CR 518 over Hinkle Creek

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 3S R 6E B · Structure no. SA0200000000113

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 518 over Hinkle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 518 over Hinkle Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 518
CrossesHinkle Creek
LocationSec 36 T 3S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 155
Coordinates34.77247, -88.62142
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 518 over Hinkle Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 518 over Hinkle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 518 over Hinkle Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 518 over Hinkle Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 518 over Hinkle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.