US Bridges

Co. Road 1101 over Bch of Kenty Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T13N R 8E · Structure no. SA0400000000043

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 1101 over Bch of Kenty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 1101 over Bch of Kenty Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Road 1101
CrossesBch of Kenty Creek
LocationSec 32 T13N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 147
Coordinates32.93594, -89.49921
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2007)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1101 over Bch of Kenty Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 1101 over Bch of Kenty 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 1101 over Bch of Kenty Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 1101 over Bch of Kenty Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Co. Road 1101 over Bch of Kenty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.