US Bridges

CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 2S R 9E · Structure no. SA7100000000007

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek in Tishomingo 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 214
CrossesLittle Yellow Creek
LocationSec 34 T 2S R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates34.86014, -88.34194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 214 over Little Yellow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.