CR 24 over Houlka Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T13S R 3E · Structure no. SA0900000000053
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 248
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 24 over Houlka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 24 over Houlka Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 24 over Houlka Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 24 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 24 over Houlka Creek carry?
About 248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 24 over Houlka Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 24 over Houlka Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.