US Bridges

CR 982 over Robinson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 2S R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000009

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 982 over Robinson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 982 over Robinson Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 982
CrossesRobinson Creek
LocationSec 17 T 2S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 982
Coordinates34.90194, -88.26131
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans500
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
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$294,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 982 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 982 over Robinson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 982 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 982 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 982 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.