CR 521 over Mud Creek Branch
FairLee County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 8S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000032
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 521 over Mud Creek Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 521 over Mud Creek Branch in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 521 over Mud Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 521 over Mud Creek Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 521 over Mud Creek Branch carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 521 over Mud Creek Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 521 over Mud Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.