US Bridges

CR 550 over Old Danville Creek

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 4S R 6E · Structure no. SA0200000000141

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 over Old Danville Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550 over Old Danville Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 550
CrossesOld Danville Creek
LocationSec 6 T 4S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates34.77111, -88.71222
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 550 over Old Danville Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550 over Old Danville 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 550 over Old Danville Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 550 over Old Danville Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 over Old Danville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.