US Bridges

CR 68 over North Branch Chewawah CR

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T14S R 2E B · Structure no. SA0900000000096

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68 over North Branch Chewawah CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 68 over North Branch Chewawah CR in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 68
CrossesNorth Branch Chewawah CR
LocationSec 35 T14S R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates33.81939, -89.05964
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks—
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 68 over North Branch Chewawah CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 68 over North Branch Chewawah CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 68 over North Branch Chewawah CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 68 over North Branch Chewawah CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns CR 68 over North Branch Chewawah CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.