US Bridges

CR 995 over Pennywinkle Creek

FairPosted for load

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 4S R11E B · Structure no. SA7100000000041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 995 over Pennywinkle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 995 over Pennywinkle Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 995
CrossesPennywinkle Creek
LocationSec 8 T 4S R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 1995
Coordinates34.74194, -88.15472
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2024)
Projected traffic570 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 995 over Pennywinkle Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 995 over Pennywinkle 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 995 over Pennywinkle Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 995 over Pennywinkle Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 995 over Pennywinkle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.