US Bridges

CR 957 over Cripple Deer Creek

Fair

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 4S R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000038

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
1,402
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 957 over Cripple Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 957 over Cripple Deer Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 957
CrossesCripple Deer Creek
LocationSec 13 T 4S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 957
Coordinates34.73417, -88.19583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans500
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
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 957 over Cripple Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 957 over Cripple Deer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 957 over Cripple Deer Creek carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 957 over Cripple Deer Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 957 over Cripple Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.