US Bridges

SR 46 over Little Cane Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · 5.4 MI E Webster Cl · Structure no. 310004601300640

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Little Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Little Cane Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesLittle Cane Creek
Location5.4 MI E Webster Cl
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates33.71537, -88.96351
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic940 (2023)
Projected traffic940 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 46 over Little Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Little Cane Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Little Cane Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Little Cane Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 46 over Little Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.