US Bridges

CR 180 over Ellington Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 3S R10E · Structure no. SA7100000000085

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 180 over Ellington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 180 over Ellington Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 180
CrossesEllington Creek
LocationSec 22 T 3S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates34.80081, -88.23199
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.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 180 over Ellington Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 180 over Ellington 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 CR 180 over Ellington Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 180 over Ellington Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 180 over Ellington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.