US Bridges

CR 245 over Bch of Burkes Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T24N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0700000000155

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 245 over Bch of Burkes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 245 over Bch of Burkes Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCR 245
CrossesBch of Burkes Creek
LocationSec 21 T24N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 245
Coordinates33.93928, -89.45556
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2014)
Projected traffic210 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 245 over Bch of Burkes Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 245 over Bch of Burkes 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 245 over Bch of Burkes Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 245 over Bch of Burkes Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 245 over Bch of Burkes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.