US Bridges

Callicut RD East over Little Spring Creek

Poor

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6S R 3W · Structure no. SA4700000000142

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callicut RD East over Little Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Callicut RD East over Little Spring Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCallicut RD East
CrossesLittle Spring Creek
LocationSec 11 T 6S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 97
Coordinates34.57606, -89.47529
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Callicut RD East over Little Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Callicut RD East over Little Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Callicut RD East over Little Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Callicut RD East over Little Spring Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Callicut RD East over Little Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.