US Bridges

Co. Road 4020 over Bolatusha Creek

FairPosted for load

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T12N R 5E · Structure no. SA0400000000008

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 4020 over Bolatusha Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Road 4020 over Bolatusha Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 4020
CrossesBolatusha Creek
LocationSec 1 T12N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.92417, -89.73583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.5 US tons
Inventory rating2.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 4020 over Bolatusha Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 4020 over Bolatusha 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 4020 over Bolatusha Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Co. Road 4020 over Bolatusha Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 4020 over Bolatusha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.