CR 345 over Creek
PoorCalhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T22N R 8E · Structure no. SA0700000000075
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 345 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 345 over Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 345 over Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 345 over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 345 over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is CR 345 over Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 345 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.