US Bridges

CR116 over King Creek

FairPosted for load

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 5S R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000052

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR116 over King Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR116 over King Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR116
CrossesKing Creek
LocationSec 22 T 5S R10E B
RouteCity Street 249
Coordinates34.63745, -88.23594
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$208,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR116 over King Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR116 over King 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 CR116 over King Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR116 over King Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR116 over King Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.