CR 116 over Trib of Houlka Creek
PoorChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T13S R 3E B · Structure no. SA0900000000059
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 211
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 116 over Trib of Houlka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 116 over Trib of 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 116 over Trib of Houlka Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 116 over Trib of Houlka Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does CR 116 over Trib of Houlka Creek carry?
About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 116 over Trib of Houlka Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 116 over Trib of Houlka Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.