US Bridges

SR 8 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E SR 9 · Structure no. 310000800710850

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 8 over Hurricane Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 8
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.4 MI E SR 9
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.85516, -89.30531
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.