CR 1498 over Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadLee County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 9S R 7E B · Structure no. SA4100000000104
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 959
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1498 over Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1498 over Sand Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 959 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1498 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 1498 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 1498 over Sand Creek carry?
About 959 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 1498 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1498 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.