US Bridges

CR 281 over Shippy Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T11S R 2W · Structure no. SA0700000000009

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 281 over Shippy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 281 over Shippy Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 281
CrossesShippy Creek
LocationSec 5 T11S R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.15364, -89.43294
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 281 over Shippy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 281 over Shippy 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 281 over Shippy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 281 over Shippy Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 281 over Shippy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.