US Bridges

CR 1543 over Patch Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 8S R 7E · Structure no. SA4100000000056

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1543 over Patch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1543 over Patch Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1543
CrossesPatch Creek
LocationSec 27 T 8S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates34.36058, -88.55197
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2025)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 1543 over Patch Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1543 over Patch 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 1543 over Patch Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1543 over Patch Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1543 over Patch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.