US Bridges

Co. Road 3011 over Sharkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T15N R 5E · Structure no. SA0400000000098

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 3011 over Sharkey Creek is a steel other carrying Co. Road 3011 over Sharkey Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 3011
CrossesSharkey Creek
LocationSec 35 T15N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.12033, -89.749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 3011 over Sharkey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 3011 over Sharkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 3011 over Sharkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Co. Road 3011 over Sharkey Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 3011 over Sharkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.