CR 427 over Tuscumbia River Canal
PoorPosted for loadAlcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 3S R 7E · Structure no. SA0200000000120
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 211 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 427 over Tuscumbia River Canal is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 427 over Tuscumbia River Canal 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 427 over Tuscumbia River Canal built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 427 over Tuscumbia River Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 427 over Tuscumbia River Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 427 over Tuscumbia River Canal?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 427 over Tuscumbia River Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.