US Bridges

Co. Road 3047 over Apookta Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T14N R 7E · Structure no. SA0400000000069

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 3047 over Apookta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 3047 over Apookta 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo. Road 3047
CrossesApookta Creek
LocationSec 5 T14N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates33.10583, -89.61083
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic15 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3047 over Apookta Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Road 3047 over Apookta 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Road 3047 over Apookta Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 3047 over Apookta Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Co. Road 3047 over Apookta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.