US Bridges

CR 615 over Clear Creek

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 4S R 5E B · Structure no. SA7000000000067

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 615 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 615 over Clear Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 615
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 32 T 4S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates34.69056, -88.79861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 615 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 615 over Clear Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 615 over Clear Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 615 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 615 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.