US Bridges

CR 317 over Hudson Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec_ 2_T 9S_R 5W · Structure no. SA360000000A123

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 317 over Hudson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 317 over Hudson Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 317
CrossesHudson Creek
LocationSec_ 2_T 9S_R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.32691, -89.68771
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
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 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 CR 317 over Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 317 over Hudson 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 CR 317 over Hudson Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 317 over Hudson Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 317 over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.