US Bridges

CR 310 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 2S R 3E · Structure no. SA7000000000009

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 310 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 310 over Hurricane Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 310
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec 12 T 2S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates34.91972, -88.93778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 310 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 310 over Hurricane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 310 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 310 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 310 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.