US Bridges

County Road 143 over Cane Creek

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6S R 3E · Structure no. SA7300000000021

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 143 over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 143 over Cane Creek in Union 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 143
CrossesCane Creek
LocationSec 11 T 6S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.57234, -88.95544
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 County Road 143 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 143 over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 143 over Cane Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 143 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 143 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.