CR 101 over Porters Creek
FairPosted for loadTippah County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 1S R 3E B · Structure no. SA7000000000001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 101 over Porters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 101 over Porters Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 101 over Porters Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 101 over Porters 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 101 over Porters Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 101 over Porters Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 101 over Porters Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.