US Bridges

CR 100 over Waldrop Creek

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 1S R 9E B · Structure no. SA020000000A027

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,811
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 over Waldrop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 100 over Waldrop Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,811 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 100
CrossesWaldrop Creek
LocationSec 17 T 1S R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 943
Coordinates34.99453, -88.37094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,811 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 100 over Waldrop Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100 over Waldrop 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 100 over Waldrop Creek carry?

About 1,811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 over Waldrop Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 100 over Waldrop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.