US Bridges

CR 355 over Sabougla Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T22N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0700000000080

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 355 over Sabougla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 355 over Sabougla Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 355
CrossesSabougla Creek
LocationSec 29 T22N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 811
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.74017, -89.47425
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2015)
Projected traffic420 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 355 over Sabougla Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 355 over Sabougla 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 355 over Sabougla Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 355 over Sabougla Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 355 over Sabougla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.