US Bridges

CR 7040 over Unnamed Creek

FairPosted for load

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5S R 6E · Structure no. SA5900000000034

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7040 over Unnamed Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7040 over Unnamed Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 7040
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 10 T 5S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 249
Coordinates34.65943, -88.64845
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2016)
Projected traffic90 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7040 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7040 over Unnamed Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7040 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 7040 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7040 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.