US Bridges

CR864 over South Fork Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 7S R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000077

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR864 over South Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR864 over South Fork Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR864
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
LocationSec 17 T 7S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 864
Coordinates34.46914, -88.26714
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR864 over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR864 over South Fork 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 CR864 over South Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is CR864 over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR864 over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.