US Bridges

CR 428 over Tick Creek

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 3S R 8E · Structure no. SA0200000000127

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 428 over Tick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 428 over Tick Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 428
CrossesTick Creek
LocationSec 6 T 3S R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates34.84938, -88.49709
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 428 over Tick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 428 over Tick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 428 over Tick Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 428 over Tick Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 428 over Tick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.