US Bridges

CO RD 252 over Calabrella Creek

Good

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T20N R 8E B · Structure no. SA7800000000049

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 252 over Calabrella Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 252 over Calabrella Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 252
CrossesCalabrella Creek
LocationSec 36 T20N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 252
Coordinates33.55472, -89.41444
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CO RD 252 over Calabrella Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 252 over Calabrella 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 252 over Calabrella Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 252 over Calabrella Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 252 over Calabrella Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.