US Bridges

CR166 over Little Yellow Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 3S R10E · Structure no. SA7100000000084

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR166 over Little Yellow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR166 over Little Yellow Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR166
CrossesLittle Yellow Creek
LocationSec 19 T 3S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates34.80142, -88.28306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length93 ft (28.2 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 traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR166 over Little Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR166 over Little Yellow 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 CR166 over Little Yellow Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR166 over Little Yellow Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR166 over Little Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.