US Bridges

CR 409 over Parmicha Creek

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 3S R 7E B · Structure no. SA0200000000122

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 409 over Parmicha Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 409 over Parmicha Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 409
CrossesParmicha Creek
LocationSec 14 T 3S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 976
Coordinates34.82869, -88.54081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans500
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2024)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 409 over Parmicha Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 409 over Parmicha 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 409 over Parmicha Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 409 over Parmicha Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 409 over Parmicha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.