CR 231 over Tishomingo Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 7S R 5E B · Structure no. SA4100000000003
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 231 over Tishomingo Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 231 over Tishomingo Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 231 over Tishomingo Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 231 over Tishomingo 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CR 231 over Tishomingo Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 231 over Tishomingo Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 231 over Tishomingo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.