CR 098 over Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadTishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 5S R11E B · Structure no. SA7100000000055
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 440 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 098 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 098 over Cedar Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 098 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 098 over Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 098 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 098 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 098 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.