US Bridges

Co.Road 245 over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 7S R 1W B · Structure no. SA3600000000019

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 245 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 245 over Cypress Creek in Lafayette 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2034. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Road 245
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationSec 29 T 7S R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.44552, -89.33243
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic125 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 245 over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Co.Road 245 over Cypress 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 December 2024.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Co.Road 245 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 245 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.