US Bridges

Co. Road 3204 over Baxter Creek

FairPosted for load

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T16N R 6E · Structure no. SA0400000000132

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 3204 over Baxter Creek is a steel other carrying Co. Road 3204 over 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 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 3204
CrossesBaxter Creek
LocationSec 1 T16N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.27389, -89.63306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating4.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 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 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 3204 over 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 Baxter 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 3204 over Baxter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Co. Road 3204 over Baxter Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 3204 over Baxter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.