US Bridges

Co. Road 5131 over Pailey Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T13N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0400000000039

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5131 over Pailey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Co. Road 5131 over Pailey 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCo. Road 5131
CrossesPailey Creek
LocationSec 16 T13N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates32.9825, -89.47639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5131 over Pailey Creek built?

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

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

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

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 5131 over Pailey Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 5131 over Pailey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.