US Bridges

CR 1101 over Tuscumbia River

PoorPosted for load

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 4S R 7E B · Structure no. SA5900000000025

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1101 over Tuscumbia River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1101
CrossesTuscumbia River
LocationSec 36 T 4S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 996
Coordinates34.68685, -88.5155
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2015)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1101 over Tuscumbia River built?

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

What condition is CR 1101 over Tuscumbia River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1101 over Tuscumbia River carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1101 over Tuscumbia River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1101 over Tuscumbia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.