US Bridges

CR 681 over Flat Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 8S R 6E B · Structure no. SA4100000000043

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 681 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 681 over Flat Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 681
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationSec 7 T 8S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 90
Coordinates34.39578, -88.71876
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2025)
Projected traffic375 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 681 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 681 over Flat Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 681 over Flat Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 681 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 681 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.