CR 704 over Town Creek
PoorTippah County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 4S R 3E B · Structure no. SA7000000000126
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 704 over Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 704 over Town 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 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 704 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 704 over Town 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 704 over Town Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 704 over Town Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 704 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.