US Bridges

CR 235 over Horsepen Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T12S R 3W B · Structure no. SA0700000000044

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 235 over Horsepen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 235 over Horsepen Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 235
CrossesHorsepen Creek
LocationSec 12 T12S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 422
Coordinates34.05903, -89.45669
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 235 over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 235 over Horsepen 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 235 over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 235 over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 235 over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.