US Bridges

Co. Road 3204 over Relief for Baxter Creek

PoorPosted for load

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T16N R 6E · Structure no. SA0400000000131

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 3204 over Relief for Baxter Creek is a steel other carrying Co. Road 3204 over Relief for Baxter Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo. Road 3204
CrossesRelief for Baxter Creek
LocationSec 1 T16N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates33.27404, -89.63396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$250,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 3204 over Relief for Baxter Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Co. Road 3204 over Relief for Baxter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 3204 over Relief for Baxter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Co. Road 3204 over Relief for Baxter Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 3204 over Relief for Baxter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.