SR 8 over Meridian Creek Trib
FairCalhoun County, Mississippi · 6.1 MI E SR 9 · Structure no. 310000800711420
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 over Meridian Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Meridian Creek Trib in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 over Meridian Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 8 over Meridian Creek Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 8 over Meridian Creek Trib carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 over Meridian Creek Trib?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 8 over Meridian Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.