US Bridges

CR 298 over Caney Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 2S R 9E B · Structure no. SA710000000A001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 298 over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 298 over Caney Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 298
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationSec 9 T 2S R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates34.91497, -88.35094
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 298 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 298 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 298 over Caney Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 298 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 298 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.