US Bridges

CR 402 over Bridge Creek Relief

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 2S R 7E B · Structure no. SA0200000000079

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,411
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 402 over Bridge Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 402 over Bridge Creek Relief in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,411 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 402
CrossesBridge Creek Relief
LocationSec 23 T 2S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 980
Coordinates34.89439, -88.52407
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,411 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 402 over Bridge Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 402 over Bridge Creek Relief 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 402 over Bridge Creek Relief carry?

About 3,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 402 over Bridge Creek Relief?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 402 over Bridge Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.