US Bridges

CR 306 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T23N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0700000000126

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 306 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 306 over Unnamed 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 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 306
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 24 T23N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 820
Coordinates33.84439, -89.40333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2014)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 306 over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 306 over Unnamed 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 306 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 306 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 306 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.