US Bridges

SR 9 over Lick Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · 6.6 MI N SR 32 · Structure no. 310000900705880

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Lick Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesLick Creek
Location6.6 MI N SR 32
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.08025, -89.34542
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Lick Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.