CR 116 over Houlka Creek
FairChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T13S R 3E B · Structure no. SA0900000000058
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 202
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 116 over Houlka Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 116 over Houlka Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 6 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 116 over Houlka Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 116 over Houlka 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 Houlka Creek carry?
About 202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 116 over Houlka Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 116 over Houlka Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.