US Bridges

CR 745 over Little Creek

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 5S R 4E · Structure no. SA7000000000095

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 745 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 745 over Little Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 745
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationSec 34 T 5S R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates34.607, -88.87619
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2040
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 745 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 745 over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 745 over Little Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 745 over Little Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 745 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.