US Bridges

CR 10 over Houlka Branch

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T12S R 3E · Structure no. SA0900000000012

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 over Houlka Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 10 over Houlka Branch in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 10
CrossesHoulka Branch
LocationSec 7 T12S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates34.053, -89.022
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic321 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 10 over Houlka Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10 over Houlka Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10 over Houlka Branch carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 10 over Houlka Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 10 over Houlka Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.