US Bridges

CR 805 over South Tippah Creek

Fair

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 4S R 2E B · Structure no. SA7000000000047

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 805 over South Tippah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 805 over South Tippah Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 66 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 805
CrossesSouth Tippah Creek
LocationSec 25 T 4S R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyTippah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.70981, -89.03564
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$488,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 805 over South Tippah Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CR 805 over South Tippah 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 805 over South Tippah Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 805 over South Tippah Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 805 over South Tippah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.