US Bridges

Crape Creek Road over Crape Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T18N R 8E · Structure no. SA1000000000053

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crape Creek Road over Crape Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crape Creek Road over Crape Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCrape Creek Road
CrossesCrape Creek
LocationSec 35 T18N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 195
Coordinates33.38334, -89.42129
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Crape Creek Road over Crape Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crape Creek Road over Crape 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Crape Creek Road over Crape Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crape Creek Road over Crape Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Crape Creek Road over Crape Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.