US Bridges

CR 169 over Yellow Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 3S R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000021

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 169 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 169 over 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 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 169
CrossesYellow Creek
LocationSec 29 T 3S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 991
Coordinates34.78558, -88.27781
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 169 over Yellow Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 169 over 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 169 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 169 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 169 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.