CR 800 over Sorghum Creek
FairTippah County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 4S R 2E B · Structure no. SA7000000000049
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 800 over Sorghum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800 over Sorghum Creek in Tippah 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 800 over Sorghum Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 800 over Sorghum 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 800 over Sorghum Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 800 over Sorghum Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 800 over Sorghum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.