US Bridges

Co. Road 3024 over Little Apookta Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T15N R 7E B · Structure no. SA0400000000111

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 3024 over Little Apookta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 3024 over Little Apookta Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Road 3024
CrossesLittle Apookta Creek
LocationSec 31 T15N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates33.11686, -89.62351
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 3024 over Little Apookta Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 3024 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 3024 over Little Apookta Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 3024 over Little Apookta Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Co. Road 3024 over Little Apookta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.