US Bridges

CR 166 over Trib of Houlka Ck

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T14S R 4E · Structure no. SA0900000000124

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 166 over Trib of Houlka Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 166 over Trib of Houlka Ck in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 166
CrossesTrib of Houlka Ck
LocationSec 17 T14S R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 166
CountyChickasaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.85583, -88.90972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic84 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 166 over Trib of Houlka Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 166 over Trib of Houlka Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 166 over Trib of Houlka Ck carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 166 over Trib of Houlka Ck?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 166 over Trib of Houlka Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.