US Bridges

Co. Road 5131 over Coneloma Creek

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T13N R 7E B · Structure no. SA0400000000035

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5131 over Coneloma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Road 5131 over Coneloma Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo. Road 5131
CrossesConeloma Creek
LocationSec 1 T13N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates33.01043, -89.52994
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic710 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5131 over Coneloma Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 5131 over Coneloma 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 5131 over Coneloma Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 5131 over Coneloma Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 5131 over Coneloma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.