US Bridges

CR113 over Riddle Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 5S R 9E · Structure no. SA7100000000043

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR113 over Riddle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR113 over Riddle Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR113
CrossesRiddle Creek
LocationSec 23 T 5S R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 253
Coordinates34.62408, -88.32553
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR113 over Riddle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR113 over Riddle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR113 over Riddle Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR113 over Riddle Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR113 over Riddle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.