US Bridges

Paret Tower Road over Cypress Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 1N R10W · Structure no. SA5600000000125

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
193 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paret Tower Road over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Paret Tower Road over Cypress Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesParet Tower Road
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationSec 5 T 1N R10W
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates31.08353, -89.01807
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paret Tower Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paret Tower Road over Cypress 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 Paret Tower Road over Cypress Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paret Tower Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Paret Tower Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.