US Bridges

CR 272/ARTHUR Land over Spring Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T12S R 2W · Structure no. SA0700000000034

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 272/ARTHUR Land over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 272/ARTHUR Land over Spring 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 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 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 272/ARTHUR Land
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSec 4 T12S R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 414
Coordinates34.06322, -89.41933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 Land over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 272/ARTHUR Land over Spring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 272/ARTHUR Land over Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 272/ARTHUR Land over Spring Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 272/ARTHUR Land over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.