US Bridges

CR 442 over Cane Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T13S R 1E · Structure no. SA0700000000057

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 442 over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 442 over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 442
CrossesCane Creek
LocationSec 28 T13S R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 193
Coordinates33.9205, -89.19261
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 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 traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks—
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 442 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 442 over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 442 over Cane Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 442 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 442 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.