US Bridges

CR 308 over Savannah Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T23N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0700000000123

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 308 over Savannah Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 308 over Savannah Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 308
CrossesSavannah Creek
LocationSec 23 T23N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 820
Coordinates33.84597, -89.434
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2015)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 308 over Savannah Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 308 over Savannah 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 308 over Savannah Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 308 over Savannah Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 308 over Savannah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.