US Bridges

CR 136 over Skuna River

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T12S R 1W B · Structure no. SA0700000000027

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 136 over Skuna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 136 over Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2035. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 136
CrossesSkuna River
LocationSec 23 T12S R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 2790
Coordinates34.02094, -89.27328
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2015)
Projected traffic870 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$853,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 136 over Skuna River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 136 over Skuna River 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 CR 136 over Skuna River carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 136 over Skuna River?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 136 over Skuna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.