US Bridges

CR 116 over Sactahoma Creek

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T13S R 3E B · Structure no. SA0900000000057

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 over Sactahoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 116 over Sactahoma 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 116
CrossesSactahoma Creek
LocationSec 22 T13S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates33.9425, -88.97033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 116 over Sactahoma Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 over Sactahoma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 116 over Sactahoma Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 116 over Sactahoma Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 116 over Sactahoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.