US Bridges

College Road over Camp Creek Canal

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2S R 6W B · Structure no. SA1700000000018

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Road over Camp Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Road over Camp Creek Canal in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCollege Road
CrossesCamp Creek Canal
LocationSec 7 T 2S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 974
Coordinates34.91842, -89.87103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Road over Camp Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Road over Camp Creek Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does College Road over Camp Creek Canal carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is College Road over Camp Creek Canal?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns College Road over Camp Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.