US Bridges

SR 8 over Shutispear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI W SR 9 · Structure no. 310000800710110

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Shutispear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Shutispear Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesShutispear Creek
Location2.9 MI W SR 9
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.79104, -89.39869
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$973 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Shutispear Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Shutispear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Shutispear Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Shutispear Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Shutispear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.