US Bridges

County Road 291 over Robinson Creek

FairPosted for load

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 2S R10E · Structure no. SA7100000000010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 291 over Robinson Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 291 over Robinson Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 291
CrossesRobinson Creek
LocationSec 20 T 2S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyTishomingo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.89567, -88.26037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks8%
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$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 291 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 291 over Robinson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 291 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 291 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 291 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.