US Bridges

Co. Road 3217 over Bch of Scoobachitto Ck

FairPosted for load

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T15N R 7E B · Structure no. SA0400000000109

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 3217 over Bch of Scoobachitto Ck is a steel other carrying Co. Road 3217 over Bch of Scoobachitto Ck in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 3217
CrossesBch of Scoobachitto Ck
LocationSec 4 T15N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.18903, -89.57817
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 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks—
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$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 3217 over Bch of Scoobachitto Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 3217 over Bch of Scoobachitto Ck 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 3217 over Bch of Scoobachitto Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Co. Road 3217 over Bch of Scoobachitto Ck?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 3217 over Bch of Scoobachitto Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.