US Bridges

CR 993 over Bear Creek Canal

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 6S R11E B · Structure no. SA7100000000069

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 993 over Bear Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 993 over Bear Creek Canal in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 993
CrossesBear Creek Canal
LocationSec 30 T 6S R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 993
Coordinates34.52417, -88.18472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 993 over Bear Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 993 over Bear Creek Canal 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 CR 993 over Bear Creek Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 993 over Bear Creek Canal?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 993 over Bear Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.