US Bridges

CR 548 over Hatchie Bottom Branch

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 4S R 5E · Structure no. SA7000000000063

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 548 over Hatchie Bottom Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 548 over Hatchie Bottom Branch in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 548
CrossesHatchie Bottom Branch
LocationSec 23 T 4S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates34.71806, -88.75472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 548 over Hatchie Bottom Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 548 over Hatchie Bottom Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 548 over Hatchie Bottom Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 548 over Hatchie Bottom Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).

Who owns CR 548 over Hatchie Bottom Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.