US Bridges

Co. Road 4153 over Long Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T14N R 6E · Structure no. SA0400000000067

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 4153 over Long Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Road 4153 over Long Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. Road 4153
CrossesLong Creek
LocationSec 31 T14N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates33.02565, -89.73051
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$520,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 4153 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 4153 over Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 4153 over Long Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Co. Road 4153 over Long Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 4153 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.