US Bridges

CR 235 over Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T12S R 2W B · Structure no. SA0700000000042

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 235 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 235 over 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 235
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 32 T12S R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 422
Coordinates34.00142, -89.43042
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 235 over Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 235 over 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 235 over Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 235 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 235 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.