US Bridges

CR 300 over Chiwapa Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T11S R 5E B · Structure no. SA410000000A168

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 over Chiwapa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 over Chiwapa Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 300
CrossesChiwapa Creek
LocationSec 14 T11S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 876
Coordinates34.11875, -88.74908
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 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 traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 300 over Chiwapa Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 over Chiwapa 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300 over Chiwapa Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 over Chiwapa Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 over Chiwapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.