US Bridges

CR 814 over Town Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T10S R 6E B · Structure no. SA4100000000144

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 814 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 814 over Town Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 814
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 21 T10S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 2840
Coordinates34.19772, -88.68281
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 814 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 814 over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 814 over Town Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 814 over Town Creek?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 814 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.