US Bridges

CR 485 over Shutispear Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T22N R 9E · Structure no. SA0700000000097

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 485 over Shutispear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 485 over Shutispear Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 485
CrossesShutispear Creek
LocationSec 26 T22N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates33.74028, -89.32006
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 485 over Shutispear Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 485 over Shutispear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 485 over Shutispear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 485 over Shutispear Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 485 over Shutispear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.