CR 518 over Hinkle Creek
Alcorn County, Mississippi · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 518 over Hinkle Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 165 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 77 of the 213 inventoried bridges in Alcorn County rated fair (36.2%); 3 (1.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 154 ft |
| Location | Sec 36 T 3S R 6E B |
| NBI structure number | SA0200000000113 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Alcorn County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 72 over Kcs RR | 1976 | 25,000 | Fair |
| US 72 over US 45 | 1972 | 19,000 | Good |
| US 45 over Relief | 1937 | 17,000 | Fair |
| US 72 over Bridge Creek | 1960 | 17,000 | Fair |
| US 72 over Clear Creek | 1988 | 17,000 | Good |
| US 72 over Ditch | 1940 | 17,000 | Good |
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