Co. Road 3221 over Relief for Zilpha Creek
PoorAttala County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T16N R 7E B · Structure no. SA0400000000146
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Road 3221 over Relief for Zilpha Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Road 3221 over Relief for Zilpha Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Road 3221 over Relief for Zilpha Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Road 3221 over Relief for Zilpha 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Road 3221 over Relief for Zilpha Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Co. Road 3221 over Relief for Zilpha Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Road 3221 over Relief for Zilpha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.