US Bridges

California Road NW over Shaws Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 7N R 6E B · Structure no. SA430000000A152

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Road NW over Shaws Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying California Road NW over Shaws Creek in Lincoln 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCalifornia Road NW
CrossesShaws Creek
LocationSec 1 T 7N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 248
Coordinates31.59962, -90.55247
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2046
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 California Road NW over Shaws Creek built?

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

What condition is California Road NW over Shaws 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 2023.

How much traffic does California Road NW over Shaws Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is California Road NW over Shaws Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns California Road NW over Shaws Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.