US Bridges

Caldwell Road over Caldwell Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T12S R 8E · Structure no. SA4800000000029

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caldwell Road over Caldwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Caldwell Road over Caldwell Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCaldwell Road
CrossesCaldwell Creek
LocationSec 12 T12S R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 202
Coordinates34.04417, -88.40944
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Caldwell Road over Caldwell Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caldwell Road over Caldwell 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Caldwell Road over Caldwell Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Caldwell Road over Caldwell Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Caldwell Road over Caldwell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.