Huntsville Road over Crape Creek
PoorPosted for loadChoctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T18N R 8E B · Structure no. SA1000000000052
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Huntsville Road over Crape Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Huntsville Road over Crape Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Huntsville Road over Crape Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Huntsville Road over Crape 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 2024.
How much traffic does Huntsville Road over Crape Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Huntsville Road over Crape Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Huntsville Road over Crape Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.