US Bridges

CR 117 over Dicks Creek

FairPosted for load

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T13S R 4E · Structure no. SA0900000000063

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 117 over Dicks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 117 over Dicks Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 117
CrossesDicks Creek
LocationSec 6 T13S R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyChickasaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.97875, -88.91267
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$405,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 117 over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 117 over Dicks 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 117 over Dicks Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 117 over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 117 over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.