US Bridges

CR 191 over Pennywinkle Creek

FairPosted for load

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 4S R11E · Structure no. SA7100000000088

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 191 over Pennywinkle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 191 over Pennywinkle Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 191
CrossesPennywinkle Creek
LocationSec 5 T 4S R11E
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyTishomingo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.75578, -88.17013
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
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 CR 191 over Pennywinkle Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 191 over Pennywinkle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 191 over Pennywinkle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 191 over Pennywinkle Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 191 over Pennywinkle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.