US Bridges

SR 8 over Cnic RR

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI E Leflore Cl · Structure no. 310000806805000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Cnic RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Cnic RR in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesCnic RR
Location6.0 MI E Leflore Cl
RouteState Highway 8
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.75779, -90.2066
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$314 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Cnic RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Cnic RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Cnic RR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Cnic RR?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.