US Bridges

CR 811 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 8S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000045

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 811 over Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 811 over Sand Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 811
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 16 T 8S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 1210
Coordinates34.38694, -88.67656
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2025)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 811 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 811 over Sand 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 811 over Sand Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 811 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 811 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.