CR 500 over Little Hatchie River
FairPosted for loadTippah County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 3S R 4E B · Structure no. SA7000000000041
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 over Little Hatchie River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 over Little Hatchie River in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 over Little Hatchie River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 over Little Hatchie River 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 CR 500 over Little Hatchie River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 over Little Hatchie River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 over Little Hatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.