SR 8 over Houlka Creek

Fair Condition86 years old2,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyChickasaw
Location1.9 Mi E Natchez Trace
CarriesSR 8
CrossesHoulka Creek
Coordinates33.84159, -88.93275

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length259.8 ft (79.2 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width26.6 ft (8.1 m)
Deck Area641.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1940

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number310000800913190

Nearby Bridges

SR 8 over Houlka Creek Relief 0.1 mi Fair SR 8 over Houlka Creek Relief 0.2 mi Fair CR 92 over Chico Creek 1.0 mi Good SR 8 over Sand Creek 1.2 mi Fair CR 166 over Trib Of Houlka Ck 1.6 mi Fair CR 166 over Trib Of Houlka Ck 1.6 mi Fair Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 8 1.8 mi Good Natchez Trace Park over Stream 2.0 mi Fair CR 190 over Trib Of Houlka Ck 2.0 mi Good Natchez Trace Park over Stream 2.1 mi Poor