US Bridges

CR 1150 over Tuscumbia River

FairPosted for load

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 4S R 7E · Structure no. SA5900000000015

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150 over Tuscumbia River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1150 over Tuscumbia River in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1150
CrossesTuscumbia River
LocationSec 13 T 4S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates34.73414, -88.51844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating4.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1150 over Tuscumbia River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1150 over Tuscumbia River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1150 over Tuscumbia River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1150 over Tuscumbia River?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150 over Tuscumbia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.