US Bridges

CR 272/ Arthur Lan over Bch of Brushy Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T12S R 2W · Structure no. SA0700000000032

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 272/ Arthur Lan over Bch of Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 272/ Arthur Lan over Bch of Brushy Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 272/ Arthur Lan
CrossesBch of Brushy Creek
LocationSec 4 T12S R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 414
Coordinates34.06336, -89.40478
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic165 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 272/ Arthur Lan over Bch of Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 272/ Arthur Lan over Bch of Brushy 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 272/ Arthur Lan over Bch of Brushy Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 272/ Arthur Lan over Bch of Brushy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 272/ Arthur Lan over Bch of Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.