CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek No Fork
FairPosted for loadLee County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T11S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000164
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek No Fork is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek No Fork in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 185 over Chiwapa Creek No Fork built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek No Fork 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek No Fork carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek No Fork?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek No Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.