US Bridges

CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 3S R 9E · Structure no. SA7100000000016

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
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 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 214
CrossesLittle Yellow Creek
LocationSec 4 T 3S R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates34.84314, -88.35333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek 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 2024.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.