US Bridges

CR17 over Rock Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6S R10E · Structure no. SA7100000000065

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR17 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR17 over Rock Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR17
CrossesRock Creek
LocationSec 33 T 6S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 281
Coordinates34.51931, -88.25719
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR17 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR17 over Rock 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 CR17 over Rock Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR17 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR17 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.