US Bridges

Craft Road over I 269

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI S SR 305 · Structure no. 410026901702170

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craft Road over I 269 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craft Road over I 269 in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCraft Road
CrossesI 269
Location2.0 MI S SR 305
RouteCounty Highway 269
Coordinates34.86528, -89.86581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length372 ft (113.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Craft Road over I 269 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craft Road over I 269 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Craft Road over I 269 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Craft Road over I 269?

The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Craft Road over I 269?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.