US Bridges

CR 448 over Bull Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T14S R 1E · Structure no. SA0700000000063

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 448 over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 448 over Bull Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 448
CrossesBull Creek
LocationSec 2 T14S R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 198
Coordinates33.88422, -89.16381
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 448 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 448 over Bull 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 448 over Bull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 448 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 448 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.