US Bridges

Co. Road 5105 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T13N R 9E · Structure no. SA0400000000046

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5105 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Road 5105 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo. Road 5105
CrossesBch of Lobutcha Creek
LocationSec 2 T13N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 306
Coordinates33.01639, -89.34889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5105 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 5105 over Bch of Lobutcha 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 5105 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 5105 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 5105 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.