CR 8 over Houlka Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T12S R 2E B · Structure no. SA0900000000001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 8 over Houlka Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 8 over Houlka Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 8 over Houlka Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 8 over Houlka 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does CR 8 over Houlka Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 8 over Houlka Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 8 over Houlka Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.