US Bridges

CR 54 (w Pecan over Clear Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10N R16W · Structure no. SA6500000000136

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 54 (w Pecan over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 54 (w Pecan over Clear Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 54 (w Pecan
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 1 T10N R16W
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates31.86047, -89.57067
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 54 (w Pecan over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 54 (w Pecan over Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 54 (w Pecan over Clear Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 54 (w Pecan over Clear Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 54 (w Pecan over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.