US Bridges

CR 8340 over Pollys Creek

FairPosted for load

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 4S R 6E B · Structure no. SA5900000000002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8340 over Pollys Creek is a steel other carrying CR 8340 over Pollys Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8340
CrossesPollys Creek
LocationSec 14 T 4S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyPrentiss County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.73362, -88.6461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2015)
Projected traffic68 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 8340 over Pollys Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8340 over Pollys 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 8340 over Pollys Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 8340 over Pollys Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8340 over Pollys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.