US Bridges

SR 35 over Little Apookta Creek

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI N SR 12 · Structure no. 310003500416280

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Little Apookta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 35 over Little Apookta Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesLittle Apookta Creek
Location4.4 MI N SR 12
RouteState Highway 35
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.12228, -89.61951
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 35 over Little Apookta Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Little Apookta 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Little Apookta Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Little Apookta Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 35 over Little Apookta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.