US Bridges

CR 992 over Cripple Deer Creek

Fair

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 5S R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000047

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
600 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 992 over Cripple Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 992 over Cripple Deer Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 992
CrossesCripple Deer Creek
LocationSec 12 T 5S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 992
Coordinates34.66417, -88.19222
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans600
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73 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 traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
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 992 over Cripple Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 992 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 992 over Cripple Deer Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 992 over Cripple Deer Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 992 over Cripple Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.