US Bridges

Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 9S R 1E B · Structure no. SA5800000000012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCane Creek Road
CrossesCane Creek
LocationSec 1 T 9S R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyPontotoc County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.32478, -89.14539
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2014)
Projected traffic405 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.