US Bridges

SR 429 over Long Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S SR 12 · Structure no. 310042900402080

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 429 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 429 over Long Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 429
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.9 MI S SR 12
RouteState Highway 429
Coordinates33.01539, -89.76543
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2023)
Projected traffic830 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 429 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 429 over Long 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 429 over Long Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 429 over Long Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 429 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.