US Bridges

CR 452 over Shoaf Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T11S R 7E B · Structure no. SA4100000000188

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 452 over Shoaf Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 452 over Shoaf Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 452
CrossesShoaf Creek
LocationSec 15 T11S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 658
Coordinates34.13253, -88.54858
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$127,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 452 over Shoaf Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 452 over Shoaf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 452 over Shoaf Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 452 over Shoaf Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 452 over Shoaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.