US Bridges

CR 306 over Relief for Big Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T23N R 9E B · Structure no. SA070000000A138

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 306 over Relief for Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 306 over Relief for Big Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 306
CrossesRelief for Big Creek
LocationSec 20 T23N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 820
Coordinates33.84781, -89.37865
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating78.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2015)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 306 over Relief for Big Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 306 over Relief for Big 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 306 over Relief for Big Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 306 over Relief for Big Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 306 over Relief for Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.