US Bridges

CR 105 over Unknown Creek

Poor

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T21N R 3E · Structure no. SA0800000000201

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 105 over Unknown Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 105 over Unknown Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCR 105
CrossesUnknown Creek
LocationSec 19 T21N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 105
Coordinates33.66978, -90.02472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic38 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 105 over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 105 over Unknown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 105 over Unknown Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 105 over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 105 over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.