US Bridges

Co. Road 4137 over Horton Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T13N R 5E · Structure no. SA0400000000025

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 4137 over Horton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 4137 over Horton Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo. Road 4137
CrossesHorton Creek
LocationSec 11 T13N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates32.98985, -89.75282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 4137 over Horton Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 4137 over Horton 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Road 4137 over Horton Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 4137 over Horton Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Co. Road 4137 over Horton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.