CR 272 over Brushy Creek
PoorCalhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T12S R 2W · Structure no. SA0700000000033
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 272 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 272 over Brushy Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 272 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 272 over Brushy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does CR 272 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 272 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 272 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.