US Bridges

CR 811 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 8S R 6E B · Structure no. SA4100000000051

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 811 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 811 over Sand Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2045. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 811
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 29 T 8S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 1865
Coordinates34.356, -88.68327
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2024)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$717,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 811 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 811 over Sand Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 811 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 811 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.