US Bridges

CR750 Smth Brdg RD over Tuscumbia River Canal

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 1S R 7E B · Structure no. SA020000000A015

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR750 Smth Brdg RD over Tuscumbia River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR750 Smth Brdg RD over Tuscumbia River Canal in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR750 Smth Brdg RD
CrossesTuscumbia River Canal
LocationSec 31 T 1S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 974
Coordinates34.9465, -88.61132
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR750 Smth Brdg RD over Tuscumbia River Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR750 Smth Brdg RD over Tuscumbia River Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR750 Smth Brdg RD over Tuscumbia River Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR750 Smth Brdg RD over Tuscumbia River Canal?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR750 Smth Brdg RD over Tuscumbia River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.