US Bridges

CR 306 over Gaines Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T23N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0700000000129

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 306 over Gaines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 306 over Gaines Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 306
CrossesGaines Creek
LocationSec 27 T23N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.82667, -89.455
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 306 over Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 306 over Gaines 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 306 over Gaines Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 306 over Gaines Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 306 over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.