US Bridges

Co. Road 4004 over Crooked Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T12N R 4E · Structure no. SA0400000000004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 4004 over Crooked Creek is a steel other carrying Co. Road 4004 over Crooked Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo. Road 4004
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationSec 11 T12N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates32.90518, -89.8547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 4004 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 4004 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 4004 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 4004 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 4004 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.