CR 543 over Hatchie River
GoodTippah County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 4S R 5E · Structure no. SA700000000A130
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 543 over Hatchie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 543 over Hatchie River in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2040. 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 543 over Hatchie River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 543 over Hatchie River 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 543 over Hatchie River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 543 over Hatchie River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 543 over Hatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.