CR 2346 over Puncheon Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 8S R 7E · Structure no. SA4100000000054
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 2346 over Puncheon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2346 over Puncheon Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 2346 over Puncheon Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 2346 over Puncheon 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CR 2346 over Puncheon Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 2346 over Puncheon Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 2346 over Puncheon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.