US Bridges

Causeyville H-Cane over Hurricane Creek

Poor

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 5N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000058

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Causeyville H-Cane over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Causeyville H-Cane over Hurricane Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCauseyville H-Cane
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec 33 T 5N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 454
Coordinates32.2395, -88.46747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$675,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Causeyville H-Cane over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Causeyville H-Cane over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Causeyville H-Cane over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Causeyville H-Cane over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Causeyville H-Cane over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.