US Bridges

Caledonia Haml. RD over Buttahatchie River

Poor

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T16S R17W B · Structure no. SA4800000000171

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
650 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caledonia Haml. RD over Buttahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caledonia Haml. RD over Buttahatchie River in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 701 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2040. The structure is 650 ft (198 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCaledonia Haml. RD
CrossesButtahatchie River
LocationSec 5 T16S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 1613
Coordinates33.70292, -88.3473
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length650 ft (198 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2018)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caledonia Haml. RD over Buttahatchie River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caledonia Haml. RD over Buttahatchie River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Caledonia Haml. RD over Buttahatchie River carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Caledonia Haml. RD over Buttahatchie River?

The structure is 650 ft (198 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Caledonia Haml. RD over Buttahatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.