US Bridges

Co. Road 2247 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T15N R 7E B · Structure no. SA0400000000113

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 2247 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Road 2247 over Hurricane Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo. Road 2247
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec 36 T15N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 408
Coordinates33.11179, -89.54191
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 2247 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 2247 over Hurricane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 2247 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 2247 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 2247 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.