US Bridges

CR 85 over Trib of Chewawah Creek

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T14S R 3E B · Structure no. SA0900000000117

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85 over Trib of Chewawah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 85 over Trib of Chewawah Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 85
CrossesTrib of Chewawah Creek
LocationSec 36 T14S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates33.81222, -88.94194
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 85 over Trib of Chewawah Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85 over Trib of Chewawah 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 85 over Trib of Chewawah Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 85 over Trib of Chewawah Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 85 over Trib of Chewawah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.