US Bridges

CO RD 296 over Shubuta Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 2N R14E · Structure no. SA1200000000037

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 296 over Shubuta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 296 over Shubuta Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCO RD 296
CrossesShubuta Creek
LocationSec 19 T 2N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 307
Coordinates31.99397, -88.91189
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 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 traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 CO RD 296 over Shubuta Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 296 over Shubuta 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 296 over Shubuta Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 296 over Shubuta Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns CO RD 296 over Shubuta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.