US Bridges

CR 247 over Dog Creek

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T12S R 3W B · Structure no. SA0700000000045

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 247 over Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 247 over Dog Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 247
CrossesDog Creek
LocationSec 13 T12S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.04069, -89.46558
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 247 over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 247 over Dog 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 247 over Dog Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 247 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 247 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.