US Bridges

Co. Road 4227 over Atwood Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T14N R 6E · Structure no. SA0400000000062

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
260 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 4227 over Atwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Co. Road 4227 over Atwood Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCo. Road 4227
CrossesAtwood Creek
LocationSec 9 T14N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates33.0887, -89.68878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2030
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$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 4227 over Atwood Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 4227 over Atwood 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 4227 over Atwood Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 4227 over Atwood Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 4227 over Atwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.