CR 427 over North Tippah Creek
PoorTippah County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 4S R 3E · Structure no. SA7000000000121
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 427 over North Tippah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 427 over North Tippah Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 427 over North Tippah Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 427 over North Tippah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CR 427 over North Tippah Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 427 over North Tippah Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 427 over North Tippah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.