US Bridges

Sweethome 1736 over Cane Creek

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T22N R 4E B · Structure no. SA2200000000021

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweethome 1736 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sweethome 1736 over Cane Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSweethome 1736
CrossesCane Creek
LocationSec 32 T22N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 1736
Coordinates33.72183, -89.90214
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic330 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sweethome 1736 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweethome 1736 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sweethome 1736 over Cane Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sweethome 1736 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Sweethome 1736 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.