US Bridges

CR 244 over Indian Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 3S R11E B · Structure no. SA7100000000024

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 244 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 244 over Indian Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 244
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationSec 7 T 3S R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates34.83361, -88.18028
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 244 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 244 over Indian 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 244 over Indian Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 244 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 244 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.