US Bridges

Co. Road 4101 over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T13N R 4E B · Structure no. SA0400000000021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
421 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 4101 over Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Road 4101 over Long Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 4101
CrossesLong Creek
LocationSec 1 T13N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 1624
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.01489, -89.83343
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 4101 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 4101 over Long 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 4101 over Long Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 4101 over Long Creek?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 4101 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.