US Bridges

CR-311 over Caney Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 2S R 9E B · Structure no. SA7100000000004

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-311 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-311 over Caney Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR-311
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationSec 22 T 2S R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates34.88847, -88.34172
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-311 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-311 over Caney 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR-311 over Caney Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-311 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR-311 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.