US Bridges

Co. Road 5216 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T14N R 7E B · Structure no. SA0400000000071

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
320 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5216 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Co. Road 5216 over Hurricane Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo. Road 5216
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec 13 T14N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 1621
Coordinates33.0669, -89.54054
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5216 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 5216 over Hurricane 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 5216 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 5216 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 5216 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.