US Bridges

CR 19 over West Creek

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T13S R 3E · Structure no. SA0900000000052

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 over West Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 19 over West Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 19
CrossesWest Creek
LocationSec 6 T13S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates33.98737, -89.03254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 19 over West Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19 over West Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 19 over West Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 over West Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19 over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.