US Bridges

CR 320 over Lickup Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T23N R 8E · Structure no. SA0700000000114

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 320 over Lickup Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 320 over Lickup Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 320
CrossesLickup Creek
LocationSec 11 T23N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 58
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.87375, -89.43411
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length31 ft (9.3 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 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 320 over Lickup Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 320 over Lickup 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 320 over Lickup Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 320 over Lickup Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 320 over Lickup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.