US Bridges

CR 284 over Smith Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T11S R 3W B · Structure no. SA0700000000023

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 284 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 284 over Smith Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 284
CrossesSmith Creek
LocationSec 3 T11S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 420
Coordinates34.15608, -89.50217
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 284 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 284 over Smith 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 284 over Smith Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 284 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 284 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.