US Bridges

CR 222 over Fourth Creek

FairPosted for load

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 2S R 4E · Structure no. SA7000000000023

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 222 over Fourth Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 222 over Fourth Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 222
CrossesFourth Creek
LocationSec 23 T 2S R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates34.89225, -88.84189
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
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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2015)
Projected traffic68 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 222 over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 222 over Fourth 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 222 over Fourth Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 222 over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 222 over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.