CR 326 over Coles Creek
FairPosted for loadCalhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T23N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0700000000118
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 326 over Coles Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 326 over Coles Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 326 over Coles Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 326 over Coles 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CR 326 over Coles Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 326 over Coles Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 326 over Coles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.