CR 245 over Skuna River
PoorClosed to trafficCalhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T24N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0700000000151
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 245 over Skuna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 245 over Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 245 over Skuna River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 245 over Skuna River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 245 over Skuna River carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 245 over Skuna River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 245 over Skuna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.