US Bridges

CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T11S R 5E · Structure no. SA410000000A163

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 185
CrossesChiwapa Creek
LocationSec 4 T11S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates34.15397, -88.78239
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 185 over Chiwapa 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 185 over Chiwapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.