US Bridges

CR 681 over Mud Creek Canal

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 8S R 5E B · Structure no. SA4100000000035

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 681 over Mud Creek Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 681 over Mud Creek Canal in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 681
CrossesMud Creek Canal
LocationSec 25 T 8S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.36161, -88.72764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$648,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 681 over Mud Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 681 over Mud Creek Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 681 over Mud Creek Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 681 over Mud Creek Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 681 over Mud Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.