US Bridges

CR 190 over Trib of Houlka Ck

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T14S R 4E B · Structure no. SA0900000000125

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 190 over Trib of Houlka Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CR 190 over Trib of Houlka Ck in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 190
CrossesTrib of Houlka Ck
LocationSec 32 T14S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 190
Coordinates33.82651, -88.90229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 190 over Trib of Houlka Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 190 over Trib of Houlka Ck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 190 over Trib of Houlka Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 190 over Trib of Houlka Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 190 over Trib of Houlka Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.