US Bridges

CR 600 over Hatchie River

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 2S R 5E B · Structure no. SA020000000A041

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 over Hatchie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 over Hatchie River in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 600
CrossesHatchie River
LocationSec 17 T 2S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 998
Coordinates34.91003, -88.79894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans500
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
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 CR 600 over Hatchie River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 over Hatchie River 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 CR 600 over Hatchie River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 over Hatchie River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 over Hatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.