US Bridges

SR 389 over Cane Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI S Natchez Trace · Structure no. 310038900900660

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 389 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 389 over Cane Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 389
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.9 MI S Natchez Trace
RouteState Highway 389
Coordinates33.79756, -88.97335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 389 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 389 over Cane 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 389 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 389 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 389 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.