US Bridges

Co.Road 245 over Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 7S R 1W · Structure no. SA3600000000015

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 245 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Road 245 over Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo.Road 245
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 18 T 7S R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates34.47361, -89.3405
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 245 over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 245 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Road 245 over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Co.Road 245 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co.Road 245 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.