US Bridges

CR 251 over Camp Creek Branch

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 8S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000028

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 251 over Camp Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 251 over Camp Creek Branch in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 251
CrossesCamp Creek Branch
LocationSec 16 T 8S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates34.37943, -88.78114
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic115 (2025)
Projected traffic165 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 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 251 over Camp Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 251 over Camp Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 251 over Camp Creek Branch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 251 over Camp Creek Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 251 over Camp Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.