US Bridges

CR 1201 over Carmichael Creek E Fork

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T10S R 7E · Structure no. SA4100000000161

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1201 over Carmichael Creek E Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1201 over Carmichael Creek E Fork in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 1201
CrossesCarmichael Creek E Fork
LocationSec 31 T10S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 279
Coordinates34.16361, -88.61417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1201 over Carmichael Creek E Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1201 over Carmichael Creek E Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1201 over Carmichael Creek E Fork carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 1201 over Carmichael Creek E Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 1201 over Carmichael Creek E Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.