US Bridges

CR 255 over Clear Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 3S R11E · Structure no. SA7100000000093

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 255 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 255 over Clear Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 255
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 34 T 3S R11E
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates34.77372, -88.12822
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 255 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 255 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 255 over Clear Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 255 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 255 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.