Caledonia Steens R over Yellow Creek
PoorLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T17S R17W B · Structure no. SA4400000000037
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caledonia Steens R over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caledonia Steens R over Yellow Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caledonia Steens R over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caledonia Steens R over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Caledonia Steens R over Yellow Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Caledonia Steens R over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Caledonia Steens R over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.