US Bridges

CR 301 over Clear Creek

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 2S R 8E · Structure no. SA0200000000096

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 301 over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 301 over Clear Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 301
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 29 T 2S R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates34.88472, -88.48722
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2023)
Projected traffic315 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 CR 301 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 301 over Clear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 301 over Clear Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 301 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 301 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.