US Bridges

CR 655 over Fourth Creek

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 2S R 5E · Structure no. SA0200000000144

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 655 over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 655 over Fourth Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 655
CrossesFourth Creek
LocationSec 18 T 2S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates34.90742, -88.81294
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 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 traffic310 (2023)
Projected traffic465 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 655 over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 655 over Fourth 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 655 over Fourth Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 655 over Fourth Creek?

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

Who owns CR 655 over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.