US Bridges

CR300 over Bear Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6S R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000058

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
800 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR300 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR300 over Bear Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2045. The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR300
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSec 13 T 6S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates34.56444, -88.19028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans800
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR300 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR300 over Bear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR300 over Bear Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR300 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR300 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.