US Bridges

CR 401 over Meridian Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T13S R 1E · Structure no. SA070000000A058

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 401 over Meridian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 401 over Meridian Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 401
CrossesMeridian Creek
LocationSec 29 T13S R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 143
Coordinates33.92038, -89.22236
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 401 over Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 401 over Meridian 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 401 over Meridian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 401 over Meridian Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns CR 401 over Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.