US Bridges

County Road 157 over Cripple Deer Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 5S R11E · Structure no. SA710000000A054

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 157 over Cripple Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 157 over Cripple Deer Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 157
CrossesCripple Deer Creek
LocationSec 5 T 5S R11E
RouteCounty Highway 306
Coordinates34.67342, -88.1685
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 County Road 157 over Cripple Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 157 over Cripple Deer 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 County Road 157 over Cripple Deer Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 157 over Cripple Deer Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 157 over Cripple Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.