US Bridges

CR 1009 over Tulip Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 9S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000101

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1009 over Tulip Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1009 over Tulip 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1009
CrossesTulip Creek
LocationSec 35 T 9S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates34.26014, -88.64114
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2025)
Projected traffic630 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 1009 over Tulip Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1009 over Tulip 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 1009 over Tulip Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1009 over Tulip Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1009 over Tulip Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.