US Bridges

CR131 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec_ 6_T 5S_R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000044

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR131 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR131 over Hurricane Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR131
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec_ 6_T 5S_R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 243
Coordinates34.66969, -88.28447
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR131 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR131 over Hurricane 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 CR131 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR131 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR131 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.