CR 251 over Tishomingo Creek
FairPosted for loadLee County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 8S R 5E B · Structure no. SA4100000000026
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 251 over Tishomingo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 251 over Tishomingo Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 251 over Tishomingo Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 251 over Tishomingo 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CR 251 over Tishomingo Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 251 over Tishomingo Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 251 over Tishomingo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.